What good can come out of patriotism? To be a proper patriot, you must overlook the failings of your country for a cause usually created...

The head of St. Louis Federal Reserve, James Bullard, told CNBC on Tuesday that Bitcoin was not a challenge to the US dollar’s global...

I’m no stranger to tirelessly questioning whether man is innately good or innately evil. Evil is taught and being good is repeatedly...

Sunday School consisted of a 5-step routine: 1) Watching ‘Veggie Tales’ 2) Reading lines from The Bible 3) Thanking Jesus for being...

When a 13th century poet captivates a 21st century audience, his words must ring true. Rumi is the Sufi mystic and philosopher that has...

Humans have the tendency to associate themselves in groups with similar dispositions, and to ultimately feel accepted in a society that...

When I apply for a job or fill out any application, I usually have to check the ‘white’ box when identifying my ethnicity. My parents are...

I used to have this theory that if were to have a set belief on a religion or spirituality, it meant I were content—that I would no...

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Link to IGT: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B77Ci5gHdIv/ Tehrangeles: the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian Revolution where Ayatollah Khomeini...

Link to IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B8mB6HBnkCG/ Restaurant: Filippis Pizza Grotto, San Diego Little Italy began taking shape in...

Link to IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9mTwdhn4f7/ Restaurant: Samosa House East, Culver City When I moved to LA two years ago, I...

One of my first IGTVs was about democratic socialism. The ramifications? An inbox flooded with accusations of promoting socialism for a...

October’s democratic debate had no questions about the housing crisis, immigration, or climate change. It did end with one relating to...

Desmond Tutu said: If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. By now, I’m sure you’re well...

Humanities has a poor reputation. Trust me, I’m an MFA student. When I tell family members I’m an MFA student, the follow up question...

My 25-year-old self watched with jealousy as family, friends, and strangers prayed around my dad, as he was hours away from death’s door....

Last week, I created a #TrumpRecession IGTV that was also posted on the @lataco Instagram page, a source of news and information related...

Donald Trump is growing his ego-driven trade war and it’s not benefiting the U.S., or any other country for that matter. CNN is...

I initially pursued Biology as my primary major in Undergrad because I was very involved in my dad’s health. I wanted to be a...

In my free time, I watch YouTube debates. It’s a strange vice, albeit an addicting past time. A politician’s strategy, when facing...

It’s been less than a year since I made a less-than-average minute long video that now has 35,624 views on why the Sith were right. In...

There’s an analysis on CNN by Luke McGee called Boris Johnson is not Donald Trump. Let’s talk about that. Sure—McGee does have some...

Last week, I told my mom I deleted all my dating apps. I wanted to replace mindlessly dating with hobbies, writing at different coffee...

The American Justice and Legal System has a combative relationship with rap music. Rather than seeing lyrics as an art form with the...

Before I begin, I’d like to make an apology. Afterwards, I’ll discuss why the founder of Scientology is such a mindfuck, and why the...

I don’t think it’s humanly possible to ask society to normalize taking off one’s clothes or fucking on camera as a career choice. People...

Imagine your home is the talk of the neighborhood because of your extravagant spice cabinet filled with ginger, turmeric, cumin,...

Hello, Vatican City! The smallest country in the world surrounded by Rome, Vatican City (Città del Vaticano) is home to the world’s most...

I’m sure by now your social media feed is oversaturated with opinions on gun laws in America--as it should be. Tragedies should birth...

I always wanted to write about the American school system failing its students when it comes to sex education, but it wasn’t until...

I have two weaknesses: animals and babies. I do my best to pretend like I don’t want either, but my ovaries explode when I see anyone...

Bernie’s back! And he’s still America’s grandpa who just wants us have a job, receive free health care and a good ol’ college education....

Citizens United is a 2010 Supreme Court decision ruling that political spending is a form of free speech--which for the past eight years,...

It’s like that one Pepper song--where you literally have to put your mind away, and let your hormones do the rest--on the first draft....

It’s a safe assumption that my critique on religion stems from not having one. Truth is, I don’t have a problem with religion. I believe...

Mohammed bin Salman, Prince of Saudi Arabia Once upon a bloodbath, 57 year old Mohammed bin Nayef was forced to give up his title as...

The Very un-Very Chosen One Novel: Un Lun Dun Author: China Mieville Un Lun Dun by China Mieville is a Young Adult fantasy novel about an...

This is the paper I will submit in January to my adviser at Antioch University. The Daemon Voices in Your Head Novel: Daemon Voices: On...

On Sunday, I went to a lecture called Defamiliarization, which focused on how our minds are so habituated, that the essence of everyday...

TLDR; Losing your virginity does not change your morality. Having sex is healthy. Not having sex is fine too. Educate yourselves and stop...

Discretion: My writing is not directed to the 1.8 billion followers of Islam, but to fascist regimes and scripture. I’ll post my problems...

I don’t condone blowing up planets or killing younglings. But I think Star Wars fans need to acknowledge the Point Of View (POV) that...

Oh, you just have writer’s block. It’ll pass. Hearing this terribly mediocre accusation exhausts me. I think we all know ourselves as...

I think one of the worst parts about studying how to write, or learning all the technicalities on proper writing, are the rules of...

I met Professor Charis Kubrin at a candidate forum where her husband, Kev Abazajian, among other candidates running for Irvine City...

Pacing is a huge factor in determining your audience for your writing. I’ve had folks tell me they weren’t fans of fantasy novels because...

I expressed to my adviser that I had immense difficulty maintaining one type of Point of View, and felt like less of a writer because of...

My first learning objective when applying for this social-media-esq field study was to teach literary arts in both an educational and...

Novel: Gone Girl Author: Gillian Flynn I struggled with the word digression any time a professor used the term in lecture. Backstory? A...