Minors in Political Science, History, and Sociology.
Advanced Parallel Park-er, Notes App Poet.
Annie Walker
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Political Science
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The Linguistic Illusion
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Annie Walker
April 17, 2025 08:34 AM
Whenever people ask why I’m so fascinated by linguistics and rhetoric, I always come back to one example: color.
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7 Habits of Civically Engaged Citizens
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Annie Walker
March 31, 2025 11:29 AM
It is around the time when you, reader, dear reader, have either cycled through the five stages of grief or have finally stopped reposting pro-Trump graphics on Instagram. We are now firmly in the midst of a second Trump presidency—awash in a thousand executive orders and even more TWEETS IN ALL CAPS (I refuse to call it X). No matter where you stand on issues of D.O.G.E., the Gulf of America, or the Y.M.C.A., your job is not over.
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Thin at Any Cost
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Annie Walker
February 25, 2025 02:00 PM
1-888-Ozempic. Weight Loss Now! Melt Fat Fast! Need to Lose 30 Pounds?
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Echoes of the Third Reich
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Annie Walker
January 06, 2025 02:25 PM
“Kickl here, Kickl there, Kickl everywhere.” When I heard this back in February, I dismissed it as a catchy slogan destined to fade. Yet, as the months unfolded, his words transformed into an unsettling prophecy. Herbert Kickl is the leader of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ), the far-right party that has not won an election since it was founded in 1956. That was, until September 29th, 2024, when the FPÖ made history by winning the Austrian election, marking the first time a far-right party has won in the country since WWII. The previous time, of course, was the Nazi Party.
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The Bones of a Broken System
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Annie Walker
December 06, 2024 04:34 PM
The political landscape often mirrors a living organism—complex, interconnected, and susceptible to ailments that aren't immediately visible. Lately, there's been a quiet calcification setting into the very bones of our electoral system, leading to stiffness and brittleness that hinders its ability to adapt and respond. This subtle hardening isn't dramatic or overt, but its implications run deep, affecting the vitality of our collective body.
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Charm or Chaos? The Temptation of Eccentricity in Elections
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Annie Walker
December 06, 2024 11:17 AM
Humans have always been intrigued by the eccentric—those who defy convention and captivate us with their unpredictability. From ancient times to modern politics, we’re drawn to the unpredictable, captivated by the sense of novelty and risk that comes with it. Like watching a snake charmer, we find ourselves mesmerized by the performance, fascinated by the delicate balance between control and chaos. Elections, in particular, have a way of bringing such figures into the spotlight.
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