What started at the bottom of an elevator in June of 2015 ended on the trash-strewn steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The Make America Great Again (MAGA) coalition, cobbled together by President Trump and touted as his ride-or-die, unwavering base for years, has, by the looks of things, reached its zenith.… Continue reading A eulogy for MAGA
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Escalation with Iran a roadblock to Middle East peace
We ended last semester in a time of relative inactivity on the world stage, but we return for the spring semester under the looming threat of a third World War. At least that is what you might think if you get your news and political takes from Facebook and Instagram. Social media, and even some… Continue reading Escalation with Iran a roadblock to Middle East peace
Celebrity endorsements are trending in politics
The Nov. 6 election may be decided by a musician’s post rather than a politician’s campaign. On Oct. 7, Taylor Swift posted on Instagram that she would be voting for Democrat Phil Bredesen for the U.S. Senate and Democrat Jim Cooper for the U.S. House of Representatives, but she did not draw the line there.… Continue reading Celebrity endorsements are trending in politics
Women gather to march in solidarity
Millions of women gathered in Washington and in other cities across the country on Saturday to show their anger and express solidarity. One such demonstration was held in Nashville. This event was attended by several members of the UTM faculty, including Dr. Michelle Merwin, Dr. Renee LaFleur, Dr. Chara Van Horn, Dr. Liz Aleksander and… Continue reading Women gather to march in solidarity