Pump Up The Volume: A Cult Classic’s Social Commentary

Photo credit: Mr Cup / Fabien Barral iammrcup [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons Intentionally or not, Pump Up The Volume flew beneath the radar under the guise of a cheesy, silly, innocent, 80’s/90’s matinee flick about teenage rebellion and angst. Since its 1990 release, it has gained a cult following because of its thoughtful observations of… Read More Pump Up The Volume: A Cult Classic’s Social Commentary

America’s Search For Identity Concerning Refugees

With tens of thousands of woman and children fleeing the violence and persecution of Central America, the United States is still searching for an identity when faced with 2017’s tired, poor, and huddled masses. Our country has a long history of its treatment of immigrants conflicting with its stated beliefs on immigration, even when given… Read More America’s Search For Identity Concerning Refugees

Why the Claim, “My Family Came here Legally” Makes No Sense

“My family did it the right way. They came here legally.” This is a claim so often preached with a touch of arrogance by those critical of the presence of undocumented immigrants in the United States. You’ll see it posted on a YouTube comment or hear it stumble out of the mouth of your father… Read More Why the Claim, “My Family Came here Legally” Makes No Sense