Latin America is part of the Americas. Let’s begin by acknowledging that. Unfortunately, it has often been treated as the forgotten backyard of the United States. The history of this region, marked by U.S. intervention and exploitation, is extensive. Many interventions have focused on extracting resources, benefiting foreign interests while offering little to local governments—except … Continue reading Why Invading Venezuela Matters
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Good Genes, Good Jeans: What Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Teaches Us About Bold Branding in a Woke Economy
Sometimes, the most powerful marketing message isn’t a loud slogan — it’s a simple statement that survives backlash. Sydney Sweeney said something perfectly ordinary in an ad campaign: “I have good genes — and good jeans.” In a different era, this would’ve been a throwaway line in a light-hearted denim commercial. But not in today’s … Continue reading Good Genes, Good Jeans: What Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Teaches Us About Bold Branding in a Woke Economy
What Happen when the USA Forgets About Latin America?
It's a tricky question: Has the U.S. done more damage to Latin America by ignoring it, or by intervening in It? This post focuses on the first option — and to answer it, we’ll take a brief look at history. Don’t worry, this won’t be a deep dive — just a quick dip into the … Continue reading What Happen when the USA Forgets About Latin America?
The Economic Cost of Racism: Power, Division, and the Unseen Hand of Government
Yes, there is a huge part of the economy fueled by racism — and not in a good way. There are two main ways societies have tried to eliminate racism. Let’s look briefly at history, not to go deep, but to observe what’s worked and what hasn’t. 1. The Spanish Model: Assimilation If you travel … Continue reading The Economic Cost of Racism: Power, Division, and the Unseen Hand of Government
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