Europe or the abyss
Climate Change . Controversy . Germany . PoliticsThe European Union has ceased to be a symbol of unity and has become a bureaucratic machine that erodes the sovereignty of its nations. Proposals such as “Dexit” are a legitimate response to a system that imposes controls that are foreign to ordinary citizens. Germany faces a dilemma: remain under the yoke of Brussels or
Europe’s Dance with Extremism: Romania’s Presidential Elections Are a Warning
Controversy . Extremism . Media . Politics . Romania . SocietyPolitical extremism in Europe is no longer subtle, it’s out in the open. From far-right regimes in Hungary and Poland to the radical-left populists in southern Europe, extremism has gone mainstream. Economic instability, social divides, and distrust in traditional politics have left voters scrambling for answers, no matter how dangerous. And Romania, is no exception.
The Gender Triangle of Violence——How Females Become Invisible Criminals in Male Violence
Controversy . SocietyOn November 11, 2024, in Zhuhai, China, a 62-year-old man drove into a fitness plaza, killing 35 and injuring 43, one of China’s deadliest attacks since 2014. This is not isolated—five similar incidents occurred in a month. Post-pandemic pressures and depression, especially in Eastern countries, are increasingly manifesting as social violence. Not only triggered a
The Impact of Social Media on Youth’s Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Authors . Controversy . Health . SocietyIn our information-driven society, social media has become an essential part of our society. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Twitter are now crucial aspects of our daily lives and significantly influence users’ perception of themselves and their self-esteem.
Stand up!
Controversy . PoliticsI’m mindlessly scrolling through my Instagram stories when is see the statement results of the United Nations. Another poll about the war between Israel and Palestine. My first reaction is to quickly scrolling past that story. That’s the reaction I always have when I see people talk about the conflict. You could say “head in
My top 5 tips to a more sustainable life
Authors . Climate Change . ControversyThis is it, my very last post on this platform. Thank you, Miriam, for allowing me to write about anything I want. I considered topics we covered during our classes together and I feel like we were always guided to think about the environmental issues, which I appreciate so much, because I’m personally very concerned
From Copywriting to Conversing with AI: Redefining My Dream Job in Communication
Authors . Controversy . SocietyHey there, fellow communication enthusiasts! Today, I want to spill the beans on my dream job and how it’s taken an unexpected twist in the age of AI. As a student specializing in marketing and PR, I’ve always had a soft spot for writing, which led me to fantasize about becoming a copywriter. But hold
Is the internet the problem?
Authors . Controversy . Media . SocietyWhen I learned about the Press Freedom Index, I was interested and surprised that their was such a useful and interesting website full of information, that as a Communication major, I had no idea about. So from there I began to explore this resource that was so new to me to try to understand its
A Messy New Year!
City life . Climate Change . Controversy . SocietyAt the end of every year we wish to each other a happy start to the new one. But does it really start that happily? Of course everybody wants to welcome the new year in a big style – with lot of firework displays. They are beautifully colorful and memorable. However, there might be also different
Roe V. Wade overruled
Controversy . PoliticsOn June 24 of 2022, the Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion rights and access in the United States. That summer, demonstrations erupted across the country in protest of the new ruling (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization). This report delve into the aftermath