These Are Not the First Book Bans in US History Book banning is not a new or even irregular phenomenon. According to the American Library Association (ALA), an average of 420 challenges to ban books were issued each year between 2001 and 2018, and the first...
Every February the rest of the world is put on pause as everyone tunes in on Super Bowl Sunday. Even those who never watch football can watch for the halftime show, the iconic commercials, or just to enjoy the social event that the Super Bowl has become. But nobody...
For centuries, people have always found ways to push agendas in society, typically through either forceful invasion and violence or thoughtful advocacy for societal change. History has shown that while aggression and force can temporarily alter societal structures,...
The world’s foremost sports competition, globally known as the Olympics, took place in Paris , France this summer. A total of 206 countries participated and they ranked from 1st to 84th place, including a number of ties. The multi-sport, international athletic...
In December 2023, Billie Eilish stepped onto the Variety Red Carpet to discuss her hit song ‘What Was I Made For?’ from the ‘Barbie’ movie. While in an interview, she was asked about her sexuality, referencing an interview she had done prior where she discussed her...
It’s no secret that Hollywood has undergone significant changes in the digital age. Eight- and nine-digit budget films somehow struggle to bring audiences into theaters; cable television, once a prized cash cow, has been all but abandoned by consumers and producers...