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Why celebrities use fame to push political beliefs

May 9, 2026

Many people care more about what stars wear than what they think. Charlize Theron faced this problem after a made-up photo went viral. The picture showed a woman who looked like her standing with a former president. Social media users quickly assumed she supported him. Instead of answering every dou

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Trump's Mix-Up and the Art of Spin: A Lesson in Orwellian Tactics

January 23, 2026

Let's talk about a recent event that shows how some people will twist facts to fit their narrative. It all started with a speech by Donald Trump at the World Economic Summit in Davos, Switzerland. During his talk, Trump made some unusual claims. He criticized world leaders, repeated falsehoods about

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Misleading Video Stirs Old Pain for South African Family

May 24, 2025

In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl

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Land Debate in South Africa: Truth vs. Myth

February 15, 2025

South Africa has long grappled with the legacy of apartheid, and land reform remains a hot-button issue. The Expropriation Act, passed last year, aims to address the stark imbalance in land ownership. White landowners control a whopping 72% of agricultural land, while black South Africans, who make

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What Do Kids Really Think About Politics?

September 27, 2024

As a child development expert, I have had the opportunity to talk to many kids about politics. And let me tell you, it's jarring to hear them talk about it. They're so honest and straightforward, it's like they're not even thinking about the consequences of what they're saying. But that's exactly wh