The year 2025 has unfolded as a turbulent convergence of high-profile scandals and sweeping legislative initiatives that together define the digital and political climate. At center stage is the resurgence of Jeffrey Epstein-related revelations, with new DOJ releases repeatedly naming Donald Trump and intensifying scrutiny around their association. Since January, Epstein files have dominated headlines,Continue reading “2025’s Political Landscape: Epstein, Trump, and the Rising Tide of Online Censorship & Control”
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SCREEN Act Sparks Debate: Age Verification or Backdoor Censorship?
In the ongoing battle over internet safety and free speech, the newly reintroduced SCREEN Act—short for Shielding Children’s Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net—has reignited a contentious national debate. Backed by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Mary Miller (R-IL), the SCREEN Act is framed as a measure to protect minors from exposure toContinue reading “SCREEN Act Sparks Debate: Age Verification or Backdoor Censorship?”
Algorithmic Gatekeepers: YouTube’s AI Age Detection Sparks New Privacy and Policy Questions
In a move that has both parents and privacy advocates watching closely, YouTube announced on July 30, 2025, that it will begin using artificial intelligence to estimate whether a user is 18 or older in the United States. This shift arrives as legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Online Safety ActContinue reading “Algorithmic Gatekeepers: YouTube’s AI Age Detection Sparks New Privacy and Policy Questions”
When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA
In June 2025, digital creator and former Game Theorist MatPat (Matthew Patrick) and his wife Stephanie made headlines by helping to launch the Congressional Creators Caucus — a bipartisan group aimed at bridging the gap between lawmakers and the growing creator economy. On the surface, this seems like a good thing. After all, creators faceContinue reading “When Creators Meet Congress: Why We Should Be Cautious About the MatPat Caucus and KOSA”
Why is the Internet Such a Big Part of Politics Now? Can Social Media Affect Elections?
In the age of the internet, politics is no longer confined to television broadcasts, radio programs, or physical rallies. Political campaigns, debates, and even policy discussions are now happening on platforms that many of us interact with every single day—social media. Whether it’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, social media has reshaped how we communicate,Continue reading “Why is the Internet Such a Big Part of Politics Now? Can Social Media Affect Elections?”
Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025
Introduction: The years 2020 and 2025 may seem like just a short span in the grand sweep of history, yet they are bookends of profound societal shifts that have altered the fabric of global politics, culture, and technology. As we look back to 2020, the world was in the midst of a pandemic, rising politicalContinue reading “Flipping the Script: The Inversions Between 2020 and 2025”
Some political Youtube channels I watch
I wanted to do something a bit different. I wanted to make a list of political Youtube channels that I watch. This is not a favorites list nor a top tens list nor anything like that. I’ll make lists like those at some point in the future. For now, I will share a random assortmentContinue reading “Some political Youtube channels I watch”
Mental health support group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/139839214072165 A support group for people with social/learning disabilities, emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression to be themselves without any judgement. You can ask for advice or give it. You can also meet other people who have disabilities, depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma.