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Category: National & Global

Taylor Swift’s private jet usage begins to alienate fans on account of ethical concerns surrounding luxury travel

3 May 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Taylor Swift has cultivated a dedicated base of fans, released music that resonates with diverse audiences around the world, and has been a catalyst for…

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Strikes End as WGA and SAG-AFTRA Win New Contracts with AMPTP

23 February 2024
Koda Rose
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From May 2 to Sep. 26, 2023, the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) successfully secured a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and…

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The Rise of Hamas: Origins and Overthrow

9 February 2024
Ethan Naber
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Author’s note: This is the first in a series of articles that address the war between Israel and Hamas, which started in 2023 and continues…

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Taylor Swift is changing the music industry and expectations of artists from fans in unprecedented ways

27 October 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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With relatable music dominating both Pop and Country charts, a loyal and diverse fanbase, and a live experience that has attracted an average of 72,459…

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Speaker’s Out: What Happened + Budgeting 101 

13 October 2023
Ethan Naber
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It has been an interesting week for U.S. democracy. In the last fourteen days, U.S. lawmakers have averted a government shutdown. Currently, the Biden administration…

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Writers and actors on strike: An overview

15 September 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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On March 7, members of The Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted just short of 99% in favor of a list of new demands from…

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Wave of anti-LGBT+ legislation continues as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey places new restrictions on patients of any age seeking gender-affirming care via emergency rule

28 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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UPDATE – May 1st, 2023, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s emergency rule…

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Tupperware Brands potential shutdown

28 April 2023
Koda Rose
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On April 7, 2023, Tupperware Brands released a statement regarding recent efforts for financial assistance, partners and investors. Tupperware Brands Corporation wrote, “In addition, the…

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Colossal spill in Washington, Kansas has continuing drastic impact on region

7 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
1 Comment

On Dec. 7, 2022, a Keystone pipeline operated by TC Energy burst on account of stress and welding errors, spilling an estimated 588,000 gallons of…

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