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A 7-Month Analysis of Politics and Social Media

Summary From June 2016 through January 2017, I immersed myself in social media during one of the most contested, controversial, and unconventional elections in recent history. The polarization that normally occurs in elections was amplified due to the nature of the 2016 Presidential election. This meant more people were involved, with greater passion, and more… Continue reading A 7-Month Analysis of Politics and Social Media

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Agree: “Pharma Gets Away with Murder”

Summary At a time when the nation is at odds, there’s one thing these two opponents agree on: “Pharmaceutical companies get away with murder.” Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump both agree that pharmaceutical companies are extorting money from patients with artificially inflated prices on drugs and essential medical supplies. Normally, with matters of consumer choice, marketplace… Continue reading Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Agree: “Pharma Gets Away with Murder”

Yes, Bernie Sanders Was Invited to the Vatican – Detractors’ Claims Are False and Misleading

Shortly after Bernie Sanders was invited to the Vatican, some media outlets, starting with a Bloomberg report, began spreading a rumor stating that Bernie Sanders hadn’t been invited to the Vatican, but instead had invited himself in violation of proper protocol. The Bloomberg report quoted Margaret Archer, president of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, saying that Sanders… Continue reading Yes, Bernie Sanders Was Invited to the Vatican – Detractors’ Claims Are False and Misleading

FACT: CBS News Falsely Quotes Bernie Sanders on 7 April 2016

This is the headline of a CBS News story posted on 7 April 2016: Bernie Sanders: I attacked Hillary Clinton because she attacked me The title implies that Bernie Sanders actually made that statement. It attempts to establish that Bernie Sanders attacked Hillary Clinton. Here’s the actual statement from Bernie Sanders: What I said was… Continue reading FACT: CBS News Falsely Quotes Bernie Sanders on 7 April 2016

Election 2016: Is it finally time for Hillary Clinton to drop out?

Some Democratic Party members are beginning to ask if it’s finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out. For reasons explained below, it may be a better question to ask if it’s finally time for Hillary Clinton to drop out. As the First Lady for eight years, and later as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has had decades of… Continue reading Election 2016: Is it finally time for Hillary Clinton to drop out?

Election 2016: Is it finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out?

Some Democratic Party members are beginning to ask if maybe it’s time for Bernie Sanders to drop out. Given that he’s up against the political Goliath that is Hillary Clinton, it’s a reasonable question to ask. As the First Lady for eight years, and later as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has had decades of experience… Continue reading Election 2016: Is it finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out?

Military Veteran Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii (Videos)

Below are various videos featuring Tulsi Gabbard.     Yahoo News: A Veteran’s Perspective in Congress       ABC This Week Spotlight’s Rep Tulsi Gabbard: From the Battlefield to the Halls of Congress       PBS Makers: From Shy Surfer Girl to Veteran & National Leader       Rep Tulsi Gabbard: Honoring… Continue reading Military Veteran Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii (Videos)