71 Years Too Late: It Is Time the World Pays Attention to the South Moluccan Islands
On the 25th of April, the Moluccan people celebrate the 71st anniversary of the Republik Maluku Selatan (RMS). The independent state was lawfully proclaimed in 1950, after which it was annexed by the Indonesian government. To this day, the people on the South Moluccan Islands…
Who Are the Terrorists Behind the US Capitol Riots?
In a bizarre turn of events, hordes of brainless Trumpists stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overthrow the government. They shattered windows, stole documents, broke into Nancy Pelosi’s office, and even sat on the Senate leader’s chair. But who are these people behind…
These Students Are Voting in the 2020 US Presidential Election and This Is Why
The 2020 US presidential election is just a few days away. I spoke to four American students who are voting this year. Why are they voting, what matters most to them, and how have they experienced the months leading up to this moment? So far,…
Everything you need to know about the Trump impeachment inquiry
Are you, just like me, completely lost on the latest developments concerning the Trump impeachment inquiry? Don’t worry! Understanding U.S. politics, especially as a foreigner, is quite the challenge. So here’s a breakdown of what’s going on. Hunter Biden In 2002, a Ukranian guy named…
Chrissy Teigen called Trump a ‘pussy ass bitch’ and this is why we love her
Last Sunday, Chrissy Teigen and Donald Trump were feuding on Twitter. This resulted in a series of Tweets that entered the realm of the Internet, which remind us why you don’t call a woman a “filthy-mouthed wife” (take note Donald). Twitter Tantrum In line with…
Why traditional media won’t cover the Sudan massacre that is happening right now
Recently I got into a discussion with someone on Instagram who questioned why the media don’t report about the Sudan massacre. I responded saying that decisions regarding news reporting are sometimes more nuanced than you think, something that I learned at my current job at…
