The Nightmare That is the Tampon Tax
Our society claims to be progressive and one of the best for gender equality, and yet we tax people simply for the genitalia they possess, leading to them having to make decisions they should never have to make.
Madeline Landa (C of C ‘24)
Madeline Landa (C of C ‘24)
Madeline Landa is in the class of 2024 at the College of Charleston and is loving being a part of the Honors College, Honors Leadership Fellows Society, and the International Scholars program. To say the least, she's trying to emulate beloved Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope as hard as she can (minus the waffles obsession). Some of her favorite activities include fighting the urge to scroll through TikTok, wandering around near the ocean, and painting terribly.
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Tips and Tricks For Political Debates This Holiday Season
With the holidays coming up, political debates will be at an all-time high at the family dinner table. Here are some helpful tips and facts for popular debate topics and quotes surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election.
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You Can't Keep Saying Politics Aren't For You
“But I just don’t have an opinion on politics,” you say. This, in itself, is a political opinion. You have admitted that you have enough privilege to not have to care. If you don’t know what’s going on in the news, it’s not a big deal, because it won’t affect you.
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America's First Female Serial Killer Was From Charleston
Who knew such a lovely woman could be America's first female serial killer?
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Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Tax Returns
Recently, the Times revealed that Donald Trump has only paid $750 in income tax over the past two years. Even more astoundingly, the report also found that over ten of the last fifteen years, Trump has paid no income taxes at all.
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We Need To Talk About The "I'm Not Like Other Girls" Phase
True empowerment comes from accepting all forms of femininity, not just femininity that has conformed to a patriarchal system.
