The Neo-liberal University Institution
The state, with all its institutions, became a tool that is constantly employed for the continued functioning of the neoliberal system. Although advertised as a system separate from the state in terms of the freedom of the market and individual choice, the neoliberal system depends on the state for its maintenance. For the function and…
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Trump Stage Capitalism
Introduction: The feeling of impending doom has been bestowed upon the citizens of the United States as Donald Trump Retakes office for a 2nd term this year. According to PBS news, 49% of Americans disapprove of the job Trump is doing while 56% think that the changes he is making are done without consideration of…
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The Rise and Fall of The U.S. Dollar
The last month has been filled with global political and economic events that shook worldwide news and caused stirs and disturbance in international relations. The ongoing trade wars between the United States and dozens of nations have turned a spotlight on the economic aftermath being left and triggered a rush towards news coverage of any…
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Eat The Rich
“Eat the rich” is a slogan that has been echoed often in the past years, whether it be graffitied on the walls of cities all across the world or yelled out at different protests no matter the occasion for it, it has become a rally cry known well in the sphere of activism, including amongst…
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Lebanon and Western Appraisal
“Vous êtes trop mignon,” was a phrase said to the President of France Emmanuel Macron in a TikTok during his visit to Lebanon as he was walking around Gemmayze being handed gifts and food. This is one of many TikToks that emerged during Macron’s visit but it stuck with individuals due to a woman casually…
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Shame on Eve: Why Do All Women Have OnlyFans?
The idealized, commodified version of a woman is not a woman at all, but an object for consumption and a sight to behold. This has been proved to be true throughout history, seen in renaissance paintings, 70s commercials, and Instagram comment sections. John Berger’s Ways of Seeing was written in 1972, containing expanded, albeit outdated,…
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How The Bolshevik Revolution Created the Bee Movie: An in Depth Analysis
The Bolshevik revolution is one of the greatest examples of regime changes in history. After many years of oppression and tyranny under the Tsar, the Russian people rose up and forced him out of power creating what was known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The Soviet Union was the most influential country during…
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Nature’s Most Wicked Nemesis
Self-preservation is one of the fundamental instincts of all living organisms, including humans, whose survival instinct influences their daily decisions. Nevertheless, when it comes to facing an imminent threat that might cause our extinction, such as climate change, greed seems to take over survival as the main influencer on our thoughts. In the global fight…
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Techno-Feudalism
How often do you feel the need to take a break, rest, or sleep, only to be faced with the perception that it would be a waste of time? This perception triggers self-criticism, making you feel like you’re not putting in enough effort to succeed. This response isn’t normal; it results from years of projects…
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