Armstrong Williams

Why the US needs to ban TikTok

Published by admin on Sun, 04/02/2023 - 4:37pm

NATIONAL SECURITY: March 30, 2023

TikTok has become a global sensation in recent years, with millions of users sharing and viewing a seemingly endless array of short-form videos on the platform. However, the app’s ownership by the Chinese behemoth ByteDance raises grave national security concerns regarding the risks the app presents to the United States and its citizens. As a result, the United States government has considered banning TikTok, citing concerns about data privacy, propaganda, cyberattacks and disinformation — and here’s the reality: They should.

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Joe Biden stands at a pivotal moment in his presidency

Published by admin on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:46pm

BIDEN PRESIDENCY: March 23, 2023

Every president wields a certain level of power. Irrespective of their party affiliation, their background, their training or their political ideologies, these elite individuals will always have bestowed upon them a unique ability — and even understanding — that with the office comes a level of power they can use to advance a good greater than themselves.

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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: A cautionary tale of trust and accountability in banking

Published by admin on Sun, 03/19/2023 - 10:46am

ECONOMY: March 16, 2023

The United States has just witnessed the second largest bank collapse in its history. The victim this time was none other than the Silicon Valley Bank, which saw approximately $42 billion drained from its coffers in a matter of one mere day in a massive bank run. This shocking collapse has sent ripples throughout the financial world, leaving many to wonder who this institution is and what led to its downfall.

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Running scared: Biden’s desperate move to get tough on crime

Published by admin on Sun, 03/12/2023 - 3:13pm

CRIME: March 9, 2023

The political landscape of America has been fraught with tension and division, but one issue that has transcended party lines and united citizens across the nation is the growing concern over crime. The recent announcement by President Joe Biden that he will take a firm stance against crime has come as a small glimmer of hope to Republicans, and even many Democrats, who have been calling for action to address this pressing issue.

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Chicken Little alarms voiced over repeal of section 230

Published by admin on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 3:45pm

SUPREME COURT: March 2, 2023

Chicken Little alarms were recently voiced in the United States Supreme Court that eliminating or narrowing immunity from suit social media platforms enjoy for third-party postings under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act would cause the sky to fall on their operations. Based on oral arguments held on Feb. 21 and 22, 2023, the twin cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, are likely to leave the blanket immunity for social media behemoths completely or virtually undisturbed.

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The forgotten town: East Palestine’s catastrophe ignored by Biden

Published by admin on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 10:17pm

ENVIRONMENT: February 23, 2023

A catastrophic train derailment has unleashed toxic fumes and pollutants into the air and water of East Palestine, Ohio, leaving the town’s inhabitants reeling with uncertainty about their future. The once-thriving community now stands in a state of disarray, with residents left wondering whether they will face long-term health consequences and whether their town will ever be the same again.