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April 03 2018 – Tamara Estes
ShopTYT Spring Style Guide
Written by Stacey Khizder Even though some areas in the United States still feel like Winter, it's officially Spring! The weather may be disproportionate, but midterm elections are definitely heating up as we come closer to November. People often say that presentation and style is a form of speech. Politically-centered gear is a great way to show your progressive values. ShopTYT merchandise...
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March 21 2018 – Tamara Estes
What's the Cost Of One Bullet?
Written by Stacey Khizder A few weeks ago, students from coast to coast walked out of their classrooms to make a statement. In response to the tragic Parkland school shooting that left 17 people dead, student activists are demanding gun control reform. Their symbolic and sudden absence from their classrooms has caught many people's attention. Gun control is a highly controversial...
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March 14 2018 – Tamara Estes
The Revolution
Written by Stacey Khizder For the last two years, we’ve been hearing a lot about the resistance. In order to stand up to Donald Trump, the majority of Congress, and the bigots of America, we’ve been told that we need to resist. Since Donald Trump’s Inauguration, the resistance movement has made its presence loud and clear. However, as we’re in another...
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March 08 2018 – Tamara Estes
Happy Women's History Month!
Written by Stacey Khizder March is known for a lot of things… March Madness, Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also Women’s History Month! This month (and every month), we recognize intersectional feminism, GRL PWR, and its contribution to history, social, and political change. While this holiday is used to celebrate the various achievements of women world-wide, we also observe...
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March 04 2018 – Tamara Estes
90th Academy Awards
Written by Stacey Khizder The 90th Academy Awards will be held this Sunday, March 4th, and will be hosted by late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel. In every great movie, there is always a storyline that can be resonated with, or one that touches on political tones from the past and present. The nominations for the awards do exactly that. 'Get...
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February 28 2018 – Tamara Estes
Legalize Voting, Not Assault Rifles
Written by Stacey Khizder Last week, CNN held a town hall on gun laws in America following the tragic Stoneman Douglas High School massacre that killed 17 teenagers. A Florida Congressman, both Florida Senators, and an NRA spokeswoman went face-to-face with gun violence victims. Incredibly brave survivors-turned-gun-control-activists were able to boldly face their representatives and challenge them. They confronted their "leaders" on their weak,...
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February 20 2018 – Tamara Estes
Un-Presidential
Written by Stacey Khizder Yesterday was President's Day, and while some people were able to use this holiday to take the day off, a student-led group called 'Teens for Gun Reform' held a lie-in outside the White House. While action from the current President is no where to be found, the students of America are taking it upon themselves to reform...
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February 19 2018 – Aaron Wysocki
Sweet 16!
Written by Stacey Khizder As many of you know, Wednesday was Valentine's Day, but it was also TYT's 16th birthday! In 2002, The Young Turks premiered as a radio program on Sirius XM. Just a few years later in 2005, TYT launched as a series on Youtube where they started the conversation around how media companies can utilize online platforms like Youtube...
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February 14 2018 – Tamara Estes
ShopTYT For Your S/O
Written by Stacey Khizder Valentine's Day is many things. To some, Valentine's Day is a celebration of love. To others, it's an over-exaggerated marketing holiday. However way you may feel about February 14th, your partner is still expecting a sign of affection. This Valentine's Day, Shop with TYT for your progressive, TYT-watching, politics-loving significant other... even if that person is yourself! ...
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February 07 2018 – Tamara Estes
ShopTYT Fashion Month
Written by Stacey Khizder Are you a fan of TYT and want to help support independent media? Do you like ShopTYT's merchandise, but you're having trouble finding ways to wear your swag? Do you want to be #trendy while also making a bold political statement?As February is the month for fashion, we're here to help with that. With your jean jacket...
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February 06 2018 – Tamara Estes
TYT Army Is Too Strong
Written by Stacey Khizder Before I started working for TYT, I was only a fan. I would watch the live show in full, as often as I could. If not, I would catch up by hooking my phone up to the bluetooth in my car, and listen while driving (I still do this). As a government and politics major, I...
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February 05 2018 – Tamara Estes
Still Not Presidential
Written by Stacey Khizder On Tuesday, Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address as President of the United States. As Trump's behavior is usually unprecedented, his seemingly 'normal' performance for the SOTU address was unexpected. People jumped at the claim that this was the night that Trump became "presidential", even though all he did was read off a teleprompter. During his pre-written speech,...
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January 30 2018 – Tamara Estes
This Award Show Season
Written by Stacey Khizder The arts have always been political. Given the sensitive time period we're living in, I'm happy to see more celebrities speak out against racism, sexism, bigotry, climate change, and socio-economic inequality. It's great to see members of Hollywood using their platform to support the Resistance, but not when their message is filled with hypocrisy. On Sunday, the Grammy Awards felt like a...
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January 25 2018 – Tamara Estes
Koozie SZN
Written by Stacey Khizder On Sunday, February 2nd, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots will face-off for the 52nd Super Bowl. This football season was exceptionally political. We've seen an unwavering support for Colin Kaepernick as players kneeled during the national anthem for two reasons: to protest the NFL's unfair treatment of Kaepernick and the institutionalized racism that's present...
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January 23 2018 – Tamara Estes
March To The Polls
Written by Stacey Khizder January 20th was the first anniversary of Donald Trump's Presidency. Ironically, the U.S. government shutdown on the same day... but 'the people' didn't. On Saturday, the Women's March had its second debut. All over the country, people marched in support of intersectional feminist rights and in protest of the people, policies, and norms that divide us. In...
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January 18 2018 – Tamara Estes
Medicare For All... It's Time
Written by Stacey Khizder Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. I never understood why the GOP had an issue with determining healthcare as a right when their entire platform preaches "pro-life". It never made sense to me why moderate Democrats don't see single-payer healthcare as the only viable option for Americans. I certainly cannot explain why mainstream cable media completely...
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January 16 2018 – Tamara Estes
Independent Media, Worldwide
Written by Stacey Khizder The best part about online independent media is that it can be broadcasted worldwide (as long as your location doesn't filter your internet use). TYT is lucky to have viewers and fans in every city. Our fanbase is the main reason that the network is as successful as it is now. Although The Young Turks has earned a total of 11 billion...
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January 11 2018 – Tamara Estes
Get Money Out
Written by Stacey Khizder What does it mean to have a fair and free election? It means that in a Democracy, an election should never be influenced by corporations spending money on politicians. It is no secret that in order to get ahead in an election, a candidate will need resources. How does one get resources that would boost them while...
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