The funding of the U.S. Postal Service has been a controversial topic recently. With many voters choosing to vote via mail in ballots, it is valid to be concerned about the general well-being of the U.S. Postal Service. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, relief plans are being debated amongst Democrats and Republicans. NPR reports […]
Month: September 2020
Country remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and a staunch advocate for women’s rights, died in her home on Sept. 18. Her death was due to complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to the court. She was 87. Upon hearing the news of Ginsburg’s death, President Donald Trump told reporters, […]
Brady’s Decision Leaves NFL in an Uproar
Bad news for Brady: When Tom Brady announced his decision to leave the team that made him behind and head to Tampa Bay, the world of professional football and sports in general went into uproar. The 43-year-old seemed closer to retirement than to a fresh start, but perhaps he knew more than fans gave him […]
What the Future Holds for MLB
The shortened MLB season is finished. However, despite the abbreviated amount of games, the number of teams in the postseason has expanded with a different postseason format for this year. Instead of two wild card teams playing each other and the winner facing the team with the best record in each division like usual, there […]
Democrats shouldn’t pull punches in Supreme Court crisis
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has created a vacuum in the Supreme Court that must be filled. The essential question regarding filling the vacancy is when to nominate and confirm a new justice, particularly whether or not to wait until politicians elected in November are inaugurated in January. The Republican Party has supported ap […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg a powerful force for civil rights, right to not have ended her career early.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has left a lasting legacy from her work in the Supreme Court. She was a strong advocate for gender equality and women’s rights; NPR describes her as “leading the fight in the courts for gender equality.” Since she was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 by President Clinton, Ruth Bager Ginsburg […]
Upcoming performances around Tulsa and the world
Rejoice! Theater, dance, music and movie companies (as well as everything in between) are moving forward with streaming some of their most celebrated shows. But … wait! There’s more good news! Some places are opening their doors again. Here is a list of upcoming events that will be both streamed and in person: The Metropolitan […]
“Staged” brings enjoyment to lockdown
Are you like me and can’t get enough of David Tennant and Michael Sheen’s incredible friendship after watching “Good Omens”? Look no further because the two have reunited for a lockdown television show. The plot follows Sheen and Tennant, playing heightened versions of themselves, as the two out-of-work actors try to prepare a play for […]
Joji returns with emotional sophomore album “Nectar”
After two years of leaving his fans to replay “Ballads 1” to the point of near-insanity, Joji has finally doubled his album count with the release of his sophomore effort, “Nectar.” Named after the sweet drink of the gods, the album features new collaborators for the artist paired with clear attempts to garner more radio […]
Microsoft acquires Zenimax Media
Earlier this week, tech giant Microsoft announced its acquisition of Zenimax Media. This news set the tech world alight. The $7.5 billion (yes, $7.5 billion) acquisition gives Microsoft control of some of the worlds biggest gaming studios, including Bethesda, ID Software, Arkane, Machine Games and Tango Gameworks. This gives them control of massive games and […]