Tag: politics

A eulogy for MAGA

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

Yes, blackface is racist; old photo of governor in rebel uniform isn’t

The world of politics is a cruel and unforgiving one. No one in any sector is safe, especially if you tend to lean a little bit more right than your counterparts across the hall. In recent weeks, our newly elected governor, Bill Lee, had a photo leaked from back in his college days. Lee was… Continue reading Yes, blackface is racist; old photo of governor in rebel uniform isn’t

With all of the violence out there, please stay safe

Violence and a toxic political climate are currently plaguing the community we live in and more broadly speaking, the entire United States. On Saturday, Oct. 27, a mass shooting took place at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  According to USA Today, authorities said that a man named Rob Browers, 46, stormed into… Continue reading With all of the violence out there, please stay safe

Natural disasters can play a big role in politics

The phrase “everything is political” is not an exaggeration; something as non-political sounding as a natural disaster can take a political twist. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and so on, can play a role in affecting the reputation of a politician. A key function that the government should be responsible for is protecting its… Continue reading Natural disasters can play a big role in politics

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

Bystander politics are not political views

Census.gov reports that 61.4 percent of the eligible voters in the U.S. reported voting in 2016, which means that the elections only truly reflected less than three-quarters of the electorate. Why are these numbers important? The right to vote is the ability for private citizens to voice their concerns to public officials, whether their ideals… Continue reading Bystander politics are not political views

So you slept through civics class again…

When sitting in a high school class, it’s easy to think “When am I ever going to use this?” It’s even easier to feel that way if the class is mind-numbingly boring, and way too early in the morning. Since high school education is generalized in order to provide students with different paths to follow… Continue reading So you slept through civics class again…

SGA Senate Highlights: September 20, 2018

The 67th General Assembly for the Student Government Association of UTM met for their first senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting, they welcomed the Freshman Council members, recognized the appointments of members for new positions and accepted the resignations of others. This year, around one hundred… Continue reading SGA Senate Highlights: September 20, 2018

SGA Constitution Day

The Student Government Association’s (SGA) 67th General Assembly hosted a “Constitution Day Celebration” on Monday, Sept. 17, at noon in the Duncan Ballroom of the UC. The event, held fittingly on Constitution Day, featured guest speaker J. Houston Gordon, a UTM class of 1968 alumni and trial lawyer at J. Houston Gordon Law Office in… Continue reading SGA Constitution Day