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Mark Riley: The Intersection of Politics and Culture

Mar 29, 2021

Biden's first 100 days and all the media focuses on whether he will run again in 2024? CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google faced Congress to answer for their role, if any, in the January 6 riots on The Capitol. Is this a move towards Congress governing Social Media? And there's still China...can the Biden...


Mar 22, 2021

American hate against Asians is nothing new. In 1875, the Page Act became American law restricting Chinese women who were seen as unclean and engaging in prostitution. President Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 excluding an entire nationality lasting until 1943; Legislatures in 43 states have proposed no...


Mar 15, 2021

While the pandemic and stimulus were front and center for Biden, the GOP focused on Dr.Seuss, Mr. Potato Head, and Pepe Le Pew. The right wing ecosystem that has elevated cartoon characters to the level of public discourse is all about putting cancel culture back in the minds of Donald Trump’s base; Meghan, Harry and...


Mar 8, 2021

Suckers (Proud Boys, Q Anon), seriously thought Trump would pardon them before he left office? Congressmen and senators who voted not to impeach Trump put their stamp of approval on the events of January 6th, 2021.
I'm calling out the 7 Dems who voted AGAINST the $15/hr min wage. With a combined net worth of $43m, shame...


Mar 1, 2021

Is Neera Tanden and her Tweets being held to a different standard to male Conservative counterparts? Beware the mask you buy...it could be a fake; and an exclusive interview with music industry icon and Progressive voice, Danny Goldberg.