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The silencing of Bret Stephens

The silencing of Bret Stephens

Ahmed Ahmed
February 18, 2021
The NYT’s decision to punish a reporter for referencing the n-word is terrifying.
The Gamestop revolution that wasn’t

The Gamestop revolution that wasn’t

Ahmed Ahmed
February 2, 2021
Is a rag-tag gang of Redditors about to bankrupt multi-billionaires?
It’s do-or-die time for the American economy: Will Biden learn from Obama’s mistakes, and go bold? Or make the same ones, and be overly-cautious? Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

How Joe Biden should learn from Obama’s mistakes

Ahmed Ahmed
January 21, 2021

Over the course of the 2020 election, President Joe Biden made strides to remind people of his association with former President Barack Obama. Biden’s connection with Obama was a major asset in a primary...

The woke left’s thirst for retribution

The woke left’s thirst for retribution

Ahmed Ahmed
January 12, 2021

It’s unlikely that Mimi Groves knew that she would be the center of a massive news story when she posted a seemingly innocuous notice on her Instagram page, urging her followers to take part in protests...

Say hello to the weird world of online celebrity fandoms.Photo Credit: Imane Anys Art Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

Why a feud between two Twitch streamers is one of the most important stories this week

Ahmed Ahmed
December 8, 2020
A fight between the streamer Pokimane and Fedmyster reveal a greater truth about internet content creators.
America’s Radical Racial Revolution

America’s Radical Racial Revolution

Ahmed Ahmed
November 13, 2020
America underwent a racial awakening last Tuesday-just not the one liberals were expecting.
Joe Biden could enact the largest reduction in child poverty in nearly a half-century

Joe Biden could enact the largest reduction in child poverty in nearly a half-century

Ahmed Ahmed
October 21, 2020
A new analysis says that Joe Biden's economic policies could sharply reduce child poverty in the US.
We should just send people $5,000 checks

We should just send people $5,000 checks

Ahmed Ahmed
September 20, 2020
The clock is ticking for many working families. Can we help them in time?
You may not know much about Pokémon, but you may be surprised as to the lessons it can teach us about the world today. Art Credit: Kamiran Hinton

America has a Pokémon problem

Ahmed Ahmed
September 10, 2020
Many millennials think they’re exempt from the irregularities of boomers. You only have to look to the Pokémon franchise to see that’s nonsense.
Senator Harris’ All-American story

Senator Harris’ All-American story

Ahmed Ahmed
August 27, 2020
I’m the son of immigrants and so are most of my friends. Kamala Harris’ ascent is reinstating our American-ness.
The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

The questions the school board’s decision don’t answer

Ahmed Ahmed
July 29, 2020
The school made the correct decision in closing down schools for the new year. What now?
In defense of selfishness

In defense of selfishness

Ahmed Ahmed
May 9, 2020
Moral preening may make some people feel nice, but it does nothing to mitigate the damage caused by the virus.
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