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April 05 2018 – Tamara Estes
4 Reasons to Celebrate 4/20
Written by Stacey Khizder It's only been a little over a year than the Trump administration has been in office, and his cabinet members have already tried cracking down on marijuana use. In May, Attorney General Jeff Sessions asked Congress to give the Department of Justice authorization to prosecute those who use marijuana, even in states where it's legal. While...
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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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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 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 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 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 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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December 28 2017 – Tamara Estes
An Ode to 2017
Written by Stacey Khizder Isn't it wild that there was a time this year when Barack Obama was President? That feels like forever ago. I remember entering 2017 having no idea how drastically the political climate was going to change. After spending a year and a half mocking the idea of a Trump presidency actually coming true, it was well...
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December 11 2017 – Tamara Estes
Got Rewards?!
Written by Stacey Khizder Have you heard about ShopTYT's reward program? If you haven't already checked out our store, ShopTYT is the epicenter for political attire. Our merchandise helps you make a statement, and is a perfect place to shop for your friend who eats, sleeps, and breathes politics. Our reward program helps with that. If you refer someone to ShopTYT.com,...
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December 07 2017 – Tamara Estes
Feminist AF
Written by Stacey Khizder Yesterday, TIME finally announced their person of the year. Or people, to be more accurate. ‘The Silence Breakers’ are on this years’ cover, and it’s sending a powerful message that ‘modern society’ needs to listen to. ‘The Silence Breakers’ are the brave victims of sexual assault, harassment, and/or rape who have come forward against their abusers....
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December 06 2017 – Tamara Estes
You Should Be Freaking Out Over Net Neutrality
Written by Stacey Khizder Think about this: how much time do you think you spend on the internet each day? How heavily does your work, school, and social life rely on the internet? Each aspect of my life is online. Most of my work depends on the Internet, my homework is released on a website, and I spend hours scrolling...
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November 16 2017 – Tamara Estes
The Holidays Are Coming!
Written by Stacey Khizder How is there already only a month and a half left of 2017? People say this every year, especially when the holidays rolls around and most of us aren't nearly prepared for it. ShopTYT is here to help. Yesterday, we launched our exclusive 10-day Black Friday sale! Each day, there is a new sale and promotion all...
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November 14 2017 – Tamara Estes
Want To Join the Club?
Written by Stacey Khizder It drives me absolutely crazy each time I hear people referencing "that socialist Bernie Sanders". There is a big difference between socialism and Democratic socialism. Socialism is the total equal distribution of wealth, status, and political gain amongst a population, while Democratic socialism takes this idea and applies it to a Democracy. Sen. Sanders' most famous policy proposals inherit the philosophy of Democratic socialism, where...
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November 07 2017 – Tamara Estes
When Will It End?
Written by Stacey Khizder How many more people have to die for the President and for Congress to start protecting their citizens? In the past 40 days, there have been 2 mass shootings in the United States, and 0 efforts from the majority leaders to come up with a solution. On Sunday, Sutherland Springs, Texas was hit with one...
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October 24 2017 – Tamara Estes
BiC Graphics Doesn't Understand The First Amendment, Apparently
Written by Stacey Khizder Through out the primaries, the general election, and his Presidency, Donald Trump has stood for nothing but hatred, bigotry, sexism, greed, and selfishness. If BiC Graphics rejects these rightful criticisms of our President, then what do they aim to represent? If you're familiar with ShopTYT, you know that 'Bitchy Rich' and 'Jurassic Prick' are some of our original and...
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October 05 2017 – Tamara Estes
The First Amendment Doesn't Protect Our Own, Or Anyone
Written by Stacey Khizder Last night, our very own Jordan Chariton and Ty Bayliss, were arrested after covering a peaceful protest against police brutality in St. Louis, Missouri. Not only is this an outrage, but it is a violation of the First Amendment. Without a doubt, the St. Louis police department violated our Constitution as soon as they decided that Americans did...
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