Category: Writing Portfolio
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Richmonders question university storm response
Richmond residents question response after January snowstorm RICHMOND, Va. — A January winter storm that blanketed Richmond in snow and ice has prompted some residents to question how effectively academic and governmental institutions communicated closures and cleared streets and sidewalks. A.H. had this to say: “I think it was evident after Monday they were predominantly…
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What’s so free about it?
Free speech applies everywhere, with slashes and cuts that razor opponents and users. This double-edged nature leads to dual considerations in every sector, which would take more than a little work to evaluate. So, due to limited time and attention span, I will focus on the private internet/social media sector today.
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If my Governor blocks me;
How the Internet impacts Freedom of Expression. The internet has expanded the human voice to include their access to information and the ability to transmit information across physical miles and digital platforms. Citizens enjoying a modern experience embark on a journey where the internet is relied upon further to organize, investigate, and advocate to be…
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Mr. Pressident
On a few freedoms: I am concerned with the prospect of losing the ability to do what I need to do. Everyone should be able to protest any manner of things, especially when the government is the source of the strain, aches, and dismay. My protesting is practically illegal, criminalized at least, with police presence…
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Freedom of Expression
By Peyton Schismenos Freedom of expression is an idea that spans public and private sectors, providing value to countries and their citizens. Societies have these concepts interwoven through all facets of their lives. I cannot overstate the value; the principles surrounding moral dilemma and courage are avenues to self-regulate and critique both individual and whole,…
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CIDS fact-check politics
By: Peyton Schismenos *Below is the blog form of the audio I recorded above* “They’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats!” The musician above made a fun remix, highlighting the misinformation inherent but it became a pro-trump meme. He donated the proceeds to the Clark County SPCA, a measure to reduce cruelty but the…
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Didn’t intend to defend; Two platforms’ attempts at managing misinformation
In 2018, Mark Zuckerberg’s statement with Recode regarding holocaust denial on Facebook was not taken well; The Meta-Media-Mogul later clarified his position (via email), as in the title above, he “didn’t intend to defend” the misinformation being spread on his platform. Today, we’ll look at a couple of platforms’ attempts to curb what he called…
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Pixel Perfect; Fixed or Falsified?
Google Pixel has developed the technology in their phones (as seen in their Super Bowl LVII commercial), the ability to use a tool we have had since the advent of Photoshop. Now, it is available for ostensibly no cost (or marginal when considering one is already investing in a phone). The problem is not that…
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Donald Trump: SIFTed
Did you watch the ABC 2024 presidential debate? I did; here’s an analysis through SIFT-based lateral reading of a claim made by the former president. The candidates made many claims throughout the night; some were misleading, Trump positing that he had nothing to do with Project 2025 (though his policies and administration were the groundwork…