Occupy 2.5

Washington, D.C. — July 28, 2025 -- In a stark indicator of public frustration, the Democratic Party’s favorability rating has fallen to just 33%—its lowest level in 35 years of polling—while 63% of Americans now view the party unfavorably (Anzalone & Fabrizio, 2025). This decline comes as voters express growing concern that both elected leaders and the electorate have failed to check the rise of authoritarianism in U.S....

Democrats’ Approval Hits 35-Year Low as Voter Disillusionment Deepens Washington, D.C. — July 28, 2025 — In a stark indicator of public frustration, the Democratic Party’s favorability rating has fallen to just 33%—its lowest level in 35 years of polling—while …

Why Society Lets Ageism Run Wild July 22, 2025, 19:00 If you think society has a problem with Millennials and Zoomers, just wait until you see how openly ageism is dished out to anyone over 55. While the younger generations get memes, think pieces, and endless debates about their “problems,” the 55-plus crowd gets straight-up open season — and nobody bats an eye....

Open Season on the 55+ Crowd Why Society Lets Ageism Run Wild July 22, 2025, 19:00 If you think society has a problem with Millennials and Zoomers, just wait until you see how openly ageism is dished out to anyone over 55. Whi…

I am a writer—at least, I once was. With my mother’s assistance, I composed my first "book" in eighth grade. I dictated a story focused on atomic bombs, nuclear weapons, and the Strategic Air Command (SAC), while she typed—a considerable undertaking. This project was meant for my science teacher, Mr. Pershell, who was sufficiently impressed to award me an A. That grade felt like a crucial reinforcement, lifting me from a difficult period characterized by the monotonous assignments that burdened my education....

Again, Past Midnight I am a writer—at least, I once was. With my mother’s assistance, I composed my first “book” in eighth grade. I dictated a story focused on atomic bombs, nuclear weapons, and the Strateg…

Summer is a great time to enjoy delicious and healthy meals. Hot weather makes us crave light, refreshing food that helps us stay cool. Luckily, summer offers many seasonal ingredients like watermelon, berries, and fresh herbs that are perfect for making tasty dishes. One easy and popular summer recipe is a fruit salad. Use juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries....

Healthy and Refreshing Summer Recipes Summer is a great time to enjoy delicious and healthy meals. Hot weather makes us crave light, refreshing food that helps us stay cool. Luckily, summer offers many seasonal ingredients like waterme…

If you don’t pay people for the work they do, why the hell do you think they should keep doing it? This ongoing abuse of labor is especially glaring in the world of social media and independent news outlets. Creators pour their time, energy, and creativity into projects, only to receive a pat on the back or, worse, nothing at all....

Stop Stealing Our Labor: Demand Fair Compensation for Creators If you don’t pay people for the work they do, why the hell do you think they should keep doing it? This ongoing abuse of labor is especially glaring in the world of social media and independent new…

July 4th should be about freedom, but right now, America is fighting a damn cancer — and it’s not just an American problem. When the world’s biggest economy and military power falls apart, the shockwaves hit everywhere. Including Europe. Look, I’m an ex-pat watching this disaster from the Philippines, but it’s clear: when the US stumbles, Europe stumbles harder. The Netherlands, France, Germany — your economies and lives depend on what happens in America (Smith, 2023)....

When America Catches Cancer, Europe Feels the Pain Too July 4th should be about freedom, but right now, America is fighting a damn cancer — and it’s not just an American problem. When the world’s biggest economy and military power falls apart, the shoc…