White supremacy
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Framing Britney Spears shines a light on the pop star’s dangerous conservatorship
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As of Feb. 26, the popular documentary Framing Britney Spears is available in Canada. I’d been ignorant to the realities of Spears’ personal and political life behind the scenes. She sang mildly catchy pop songs 20 years ago; that’s all I needed to know. However, unbeknownst to the majority of casual fans, the last 12…
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Paris Hilton’s new documentary brings her private life to the public eye
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My perception of Paris Hilton was shaped by her early 2000s pop-culture status of being the ultra-rich, “dumb blonde” socialite who once appeared in terrible MTV and Fox reality shows and gained her fame from riding on the coattails of her wealthy family. At some point in my pre-teen life, I’m sure I owned one…
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Trump trips when asked to condemn white supremacy: what does this mean if he’s re-elected?
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With the United States federal election rapidly approaching in November, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid American politics. On Sept. 29, the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden had several highlights which were later shared across social media in the form of clever memes mocking both candidates. However, a…
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‘The Social Dilemma’: Why a one-week social media hiatus will not fix your addiction
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The beginning of Netflix’s new documentary, The Social Dilemma begins with a quote from the philosopher Sophocles which I think very much covers my interpretation of this documentary. “Nothing vast enters the life of mortals without a curse.” Netflix’s newest hit documentary provides insightful commentary about the role social media has played in our lives…
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