Modern life intertwines commerce and politics, revealing that marketing tactics for products and candidates are strikingly similar. The Attention Economy shapes narratives, prioritizing emotional appeal and personalized messaging over factual policy. As echo chambers deepen polarization, consumers must apply critical thinking to discern substantive information from manipulative marketing in both realms.
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Pride in Love, Support, and Survival
To finish Pride Month 2024, where should we start? The Stonewall Uprising against oppression and homophobia? On June 28, 1970, marking the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the inaugural Pride marches took place in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Thousands of LGBT+ individuals gathered to honor the Stonewall legacy and advocate for equal rights. The community didn’t know what was coming in the next decade… yet they would prove again, sometimes with their lives, that supporting each other and fighting for survival takes perseverance and love in the face of hate.
Author Elyse Draper 