When Jessie J released Price Tag in 2011, most people heard it as a catchy, feel-good pop song. But looking at it now, in 2025, the track feels far more radical than its bubblegum exterior suggests. Beneath its playful groove and singalong chorus lies one of the most explicitly anti-capitalist messages to ever break intoContinue reading “âPrice Tagâ and Popâs Unlikely Anti-Capitalist Anthem”
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AI Ethics: The Role of Designers, Users, and Capitalism in Gatekeeping Technology
The question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be ethical is one that has sparked countless debates across various industries. While the idea of machines making decisions may seem daunting, the true ethical responsibility lies in the hands of both the creators and the users of AI systems. As we move further into the digitalContinue reading “AI Ethics: The Role of Designers, Users, and Capitalism in Gatekeeping Technology”
The Red Flags American Leftists Are Ignoring: Lessons from Luigi Mangione
American leftists pride themselves on spotting injustice, challenging systemic oppression, and holding power to account. Yet, the case of Luigi Mangione reveals a troubling blind spot: the failure to recognize clear red flags in figures who appear to be âanti-establishmentâ but are, in reality, deeply embedded in the very systems they claim to oppose. MangioneâsContinue reading “The Red Flags American Leftists Are Ignoring: Lessons from Luigi Mangione”
The Hidden Eugenics Message in the Boost Mobile âHit It, Kidâ Ad: A Deeper Look at 2025âs Trend in Commercials
In 2025, some advertisements have been leaning into unsettling and unexamined messagesâespecially when it comes to beauty standards, genetics, and race. The Boost Mobile “Hit It, Kid” commercial, a 15-second spot promoting the iPhone 16e, is the latest example of this trend. What seems at first like a quirky, funny ad turns out to tapContinue reading “The Hidden Eugenics Message in the Boost Mobile âHit It, Kidâ Ad: A Deeper Look at 2025âs Trend in Commercials”
Boost Mobile’s Racially Troubling Ad History: A Look at the 2025 “Hit It, Kid” Commercial and the Pattern of Stereotypical Marketing
In 2025, Boost Mobile’s “Hit It, Kid” ad for the iPhone 16e quickly captured attention for its quirky and seemingly innocent humor. But upon closer inspection, the ad presents a troubling issue that is far from new for the brand: a history of racially insensitive advertisements and problematic portrayals of Black culture. Whether itâs theContinue reading “Boost Mobile’s Racially Troubling Ad History: A Look at the 2025 “Hit It, Kid” Commercial and the Pattern of Stereotypical Marketing”
Luigi Mangione: Privilege, Opportunism, and the Dangerous Idolization of Violence
With the trial of Luigi Mangione slowly looming, the question on everyoneâs mind is: Is he a hero fighting against the oppressive system, or just another opportunist using violence to get attention? In 2024, Mangione shocked the nation when he murdered Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare, in cold blood on the streets of NewContinue reading “Luigi Mangione: Privilege, Opportunism, and the Dangerous Idolization of Violence”
The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as an Accidental Leftist Parable
The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) can be read as an unexpectedly leftist parable, exploring systemic power, moral responsibility, and the cycle of violence. At the heart of the film is the contrast between two characters who confront the system in dramatically different ways: Walter Garber, the morally conscientious yet flawed subway dispatcher, and Ryder,Continue reading “The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) as an Accidental Leftist Parable”
The Speculative Future: How Platforming Could Reshape Alliances and Zionism Discourse
In the world of politics and media, a single platforming decision can ripple far beyond the immediate conversation. Hasan Pikerâs recent hosting of Matt Duss â coupled with his ongoing endorsement of Zohran Mamdani â may mark the beginning of a broader realignment in both audience composition and ideological perception. But what could a speculativeContinue reading “The Speculative Future: How Platforming Could Reshape Alliances and Zionism Discourse”
When Platforming Becomes a Political Turning Point
In politics, media, and online discourse, the people you choose to give a platform to can shift perceptions, alter alliances, and even redefine careers. A recent example of this unfolded when Hasan Piker, a prominent voice in progressive and leftist spaces, hosted Matt Duss, a former foreign policy advisor criticized for holding views aligned withContinue reading “When Platforming Becomes a Political Turning Point”
When Platforming Becomes a Test of Belief
In politics and media, who you choose to share your stage with says almost as much about you as what you say yourself. To âplatformâ someone â giving them exposure, credibility, or legitimacy by hosting them â is never a neutral act. It sends a signal about your values, your boundaries, and what youâre willingContinue reading “When Platforming Becomes a Test of Belief”