Politics

Politics

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Editors Pick Immigration Media Literacy

Agenda-Setting Theory: Dehumanizing immigrants step-by-step

If I want to get you to do something horrible, do you…

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The USAID Funding Controversy: Media Bias & Facts

Charles Randolph interviews a man who goes by 'Nameless' on a Portland, Oregon sidewalk at night. Captured in a candid moment of reflection, both men sit beside a gated storefront—one holding a lighter, the other gazing upward—shedding light on stories of survival, abandonment, and resilience in the urban streets. Portland homeless

“Nameless” Speaks: A Portland Homeless Man Shares His Story

Bold black text on a white lightbox spells out 'Diversity, Equity, Inclusion' against a vibrant split background of purple and red—symbolizing unity through contrast and the core values of social justice and representation.

The Rebranding of Diversity: “Preference” Becomes Racism

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Trump Attacks the ADA: If You’re Not an Asset, You’re a Liability

What you should know about politics book but don't

What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don’t, Fifth Edition: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter

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_{In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average educated American find a reliable source that’s free of political spin? What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don’t breaks it all down, issue by issue}

DEI and Accessibility

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Department of Education in Jeopardy

Charles RandolphApr 17, 20255 min read

The future of the U.S. Department of Education has sparked intense debate, with President Trump advocating for its elimination. In…

Bold black text on a white lightbox spells out 'Diversity, Equity, Inclusion' against a vibrant split background of purple and red—symbolizing unity through contrast and the core values of social justice and representation.

The Rebranding of Diversity: “Preference” Becomes Racism

Charles RandolphApr 17, 2025

Digitally enhanced portrait of Donald Trump in a navy suit with an American flag pin, set against a patriotic background of red, white, and blue. The stern expression and lighting evoke campaign-style imagery with nationalist undertones.

Trump Attacks the ADA: If You’re Not an Asset, You’re a Liability

Charles RandolphApr 17, 2025

Immigration

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Immigration Politics

Immigration and the Alien Enemies Act: Is Gang Violence the New ‘Invasion’?

Charles RandolphApr 17, 20253 min read

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is a federal law that permits the president to detain or deport foreign nationals…

Split image of a young man—half smiling, half angrily shouting—with bold text reading 'Why good people sometimes do bad things.' The visual suggests internal conflict and media influence, aligning with agenda-setting Theory premise that media can shape public focus on specific moral or behavioral narratives. Agenda-setting theory

Agenda-Setting Theory: Dehumanizing immigrants step-by-step

Charles RandolphApr 17, 2025

Charles Loren Randolph

Charles Randolph is the creator of ToSpeakOnline.com, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with good information. A UA 290 Journey Steamfitter with a B.S. in Communication & minored in writing, a GTA during his Graduate School at Portland State University - he draws from his education, work experience and his personal health challenges with Epilepsy to advocate for minority communities and inspire informed dialogue. Find out more how you can support my goal on our members page.