Share: Tradwives are setting women back decades. They disguise themselves in a-line dresses, and post aesthetically satisfying TikTok videos of themselves cooking. To be a traditional wife is to be a woman whose life is completely centered around her husband and dedicated to caring for her family. It sounds innocent enough, but if you look past this you’ll see the truth, internal misogyny and adherence to outdated gender norms. Influencers such as Nara Smith, and Hannah Neeleman have been accused of spreading tradwife as well …
In attempts to censor press, LA City Attorney puts police before the public
Share: In a democracy, the government serves the people. But in Los Angeles, City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto seems to have a different idea. For Feldstein Soto, police interests come first and the public interest comes last. The City of Los Angeles has found itself embroiled in two lawsuits against Ben Camacho, a reporter for local news website Knock LA. His supposed crime? Obtaining over 9,000 LAPD personnel headshots through a lawful request under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). These headshots were provided by …
Antisemites must not be allowed to co-opt Gaza conversation
Share: As the movement for Palestinian liberation gains popular support around the globe, it becomes ever more imperative to keep that movement focused on peace and not retaliation. A complaint from the Anti-Defamation League against Berkeley Unified School District made news at the beginning of March, accusing district teachers of building an atmosphere of antisemitic bullying. Last week, the Courier reported on efforts by PCC clubs to support the BDS movement against Israel’s apartheid. In that story, we wrote that the ADL — which opposes …
McDaniel is out at NBC, but corporate media is all-in on killing democracy
Share: NBC News’s decision to sever ties with Ronna McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, might seem like a step towards journalistic integrity, but the truth is that corporate media remains as complicit in MAGA attacks on American democracy as ever. The hiring and sudden firing highlight the inherent tension between journalistic objectivity and the pursuit of profit. In an era marked by intense polarization and heightened political scrutiny, corporate media organizations often find themselves walking a tightrope between serving the public …
It’s time to kill unpaid internships for good
Share: All internships should be a paid internship. Yet somehow, in the year 2024 we are still allowing students or early career professionals to do free labor. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 47% of internships were unpaid in 2022 and Pasadena City College has unpaid internships as listed opportunities for students. A brief history of the modern American internship can be traced to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 where a loophole in the act provided the opportunity …
The US’s TikTok ban is a sham
Share: After spending the last four years going back and forth on a potential TikTok ban in the US, it would appear the government is actually, and finally, poised to go through with it. This should come as no surprise to anyone paying attention, the right has demonized the popular social media app for years, and now they’ve got democrats agreeing with them too! Despite trying to use the allure of “protecting Americans’ data and privacy” the US government is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, …
Leave her alone! The internet’s royal obsession must end
Share: The internet has been in shambles ever since they realized the Princess of Wales had not been seen since January of this year. A scandal also took publications Reuters, The Associated Press, and others by storm when they had to retract what Kensington Palace claimed to be the first photo of the princess in months. Now let’s explore why we care about the monarchy and shouldn’t anymore, and why publications were hasty to risk their credibility. It was hard not to become somewhat invested …
BookTok’s smut obsession encourages overconsumption of mediocre literature
Share: BookTok’s infatuation with mediocre writing padded by spicy, sexy romance has resulted in a surge of “fast fashion books” to capitalize on this demand. You’ll find the latest celebrity author obsession or one of those samey flowery, pastel-covered romance novels under the #BookTok shelf. Modern literature has decreased in quality after BookTok began promoting anything with a hint of digestible smut, oversaturating the publishing industry and burying genuinely well-crafted novels with the same spin of fantasy and romance. BookTok doesn’t hide their love for …
Pump the breaks on Waymo
Share: As California looks to be carbon neutral by 2045, San Francisco has taken another step towards a cleaner future, as Waymo, a driverless robotaxi, has been released onto the Bay Area streets. The decision made by San Francisco city officials has raised concerns on how reliable the autonomous driving cars will be compared to Uber, Lyft or taxis. How will Waymo deal with human error, one of the largest issues we face on a daily basis? Their solution if somebody forgets their phone or …
Aaron Donald’s abrupt retirement wrecks the Rams’ future
Share: On Mar. 15, Aaron Donald shocked both Rams and NFL fans by announcing that he was retiring after only ten seasons. The announcement came after reports stated Donald was likely to play in 2024. The question is: Is it too early? In the Rams’ Super Bowl year in 2021, Donald put up 12.5 sacks in the regular season and added 3.5 sacks during their playoff run. He’s the reason Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wasn’t able to convert that 4th and 1 play in the …