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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. The first African American president, he's known for the Affordable Care Act, climate change initiatives, and his eloquent speaking style.
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It would be fair to say that President Donald Trump's visit to the UK was marred by the reception that greeted him. Even before he had arrived, the idea of Trump's presence in the UK was met with hostility and anger by plenty of people - who didn't want a…
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When Barack Obama announced he was running for president in 2008, the odds were not in his favor. As a two-term senator, he lacked experience. His first name rhymed with "Iraq," his middle name was "Hussein," and his last name was one letter away from "Osama." Also, he was black,…
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Although I try to resist, protesting that I'm on a diet and that I will not be tempted, the longest I've gone without McDonald's so far in 2018 is a paltry 11 days. I went travelling in Dublin, Lisbon and... uh, Manchester, and at all three of these locations, delicious…
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Last May, the Trump administration implemented a new "zero-tolerance" immigration policy. At the U.S.-Mexico border, more than 2,000 migrant children were cruelly separated from their parents and placed in prison-like detention centers. This included families crossing the border illegally, as well as asylum seekers, who were not breaking the law.…
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After spending a year and a half in office, Donald Trump has definitely made his mark on America. He's arguably been the subject of more sex-based scandals, held responsible for more diplomatic blunders, and certainly experienced more Twitter faux pas than any other serving president in US history, and yet…
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Walmart is the superstore that has everything - employees that don't make a living wage, a reputation for hurting local communities, child labor in foreign countries. (Well, according to critics, anyway.) But you know what? No matter how much you disagree with the company's policies, you can't resist the siren…
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When she's not fighting comic book villains on the big screen, Scarlett Johansson has been an advocate for social justice. She campaigned for Barack Obama, gave a speech at the Women's March and criticized Ivanka Trum, for being complicit in her father's policies. "If you take a job as a…
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Earlier this month, the world received the news that Anthony Bourdain had passed away, after taking his own life. Many were heartbroken at this news, as he had been an inspirational figure for many, a cultural icon that sought to bring people together when they so often push each other…
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In an attempt to deter illegal immigration, the Trump administration has introduced a new "zero tolerance" policy. The consequences are horrific. According to Politifact, more than 2,000 children have been cruelly separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. This includes families that are seeking asylum from gang warfare and…
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Because of the number of headlines he has generated in the past year or so, it can be hard to remember a time before Donald Trump was President of The United States of America. However, this time did exist and the man that served as president before Trump was Barack…
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When Barack Obama was president, he took the high road on social media, never getting involved in catty Twitter wars. However, Donald Trump has been the exact opposite, gleefully clapping back at critics and branding them with childish nicknames. Trump supporters love his bellicose style, praising him for being so…
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Earlier this week, we heard the tragic news that Anthony Bourdain had died, having taken his own life in a France hotel room on Friday. The world mourned the death of the legendary chef, author and documentarian, with various tributes being shared across social media. Bourdain was not only a man who…
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When Donald Trump ran for president, he said he would embrace the gay community. At the Republican Convention, he promised he would "do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens." At a campaign event, he held a rainbow flag. (Sure, it was upside down, but the gesture counts).…
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Chef, author and television personality Anthony Bourdain has died in an apparent suicide. He was 61 years old. At the time of his death, he was in France, filming an episode of his award-winning CNN series Parts Unknown. The network released a statement praising his talents. "His love of great…
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There's something nice about seeing celebrities interacting with their fans. Whether it's the fact that you know that person has had their day made from sharing a joke with their idol, or because it makes A-listers actually seem relatable, it's a heartwarming spectacle. However, nothing beats when a celebrity shows…
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Last weekend, high schools all over America held graduation ceremonies. It's a major event in your life, as you move on from happy, carefree childhood to miserable, soul-crushing adulthood. But before the diplomas are handed out, a speech is given by the valedictorian, which is Latin for "huge nerd." These…
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Donald Trump announced this afternoon that he will give a full pardon to Dinesh D’Souza, the conservative author and filmmaker who was convicted of making an illegal campaign contribution in 2014. The president's big reveal came on Twitter, where he stated: "Will be giving a Full Pardon to Dinesh D’Souza today. He…
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Yesterday, ABC decided to cancel Roseanne Barr's show after the actress posted racist content on her Twitter account. The problematic content in question was a tweet she posted about Valerie Jarrett, a Senior Advisor to former U.S. president Barack Obama. The tweet was immediately pulled up as being discriminatory towards Jarrett's race, as she…
