Address the big orange elephant in the room Volume XL

In comparison, the Biden administration is calm, or in Trump’s world, boring. e lack of scandal in the White House, and the abundance of it at Mar-a-Lago, means the media focuses on Trump once again.

A constant spotlight on Trump’s o enses and the limited consequences he faces creates a sense of despair.

We are looking at politics in a much more cynical way: we ask ourselves, “How’s he going to get away with it this time?” e media has a ne line to walk: Trump (and his campaign) thrives in the limelight, yet he evades accountability if not exposed. It’s a catch-22. How do we raise awareness without giving him attention? e answer lies in educating the youth. Being able to synthesize current events is a skill — one that we cannot currently realize in school.

A safe space in school would allow us to stay informed, process emotions and cut through media fog. Discussing politics among peers and being equipped with the knowledge of both sides of an argument creates responsible citizens.

Whether we like it or not, politics drive our future. e ability to understand it empowers us to grab the steering wheel and navigate toward normalcy and integrity.