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OPINION: The Congressional dress code is purely symbolic

By Michael Bulluck | Oct. 2, 2023

Mid-September saw Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer announce that rules regarding the congressional dress code would be extremely relaxed. Plainly put, senators and representatives can wear things such as hoodies, T-shirts, shorts and otherwise casual attire. This change means you may see your representatives and senators sport a T-shirt and shorts as they make decisions regarding your life.

OPINION: The “Woke” Myth

By Michael Bulluck | Sep. 15, 2023

Do corporations even care about representation in their products? I believe the answer is a resounding no. Disney, despite criticizing Florida governor Ron Desantis for his LGBTQ+ policies, has continued to donate to Republican politicians in Florida. According to a Politico article written by Gary Fineout, “the company gave $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida and $65,000 to a committee that helps elect GOP state senators, led by incoming state Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.”

OPINION: The Republican Party is moving further to the right…and it will backfire

By Michael Bulluck | Sep. 6, 2023

I believe the further to the right the GOP goes, the harder it will be for them to win elections. Barring the fact the GOP has not won the popular vote since 2004, it is obvious the American people know what they want. They know the difference between policies that benefit them and culture war issues. Only time will tell for sure how moving further right will affect the Republican Party electorally.

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OPINION: The Congressional dress code is purely symbolic

OPINION: The “Woke” Myth

OPINION: The Republican Party is moving further to the right…and it will backfire

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