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Raised in San Antonio, Texas, Alana Zarriello earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from UTSA. She is an avid history buff who finds the connections from past to present.
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We The People Have The Power, So Use It

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From “Woke” to “Rizz”: How Black Language Gets Repurposed

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CBS Radio Falls as Billionaire Deals and Bari Weiss Reshape the Network

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Who’s Really Leading The Revolution?

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett told “Urban View” hosts Clay Cane and Reecie Colbert in a clip from a town hall shared online Friday.
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Crockett’s “Safest White Boy” Warning as Democrats Still Play It Safe

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Is Our Indifference to RFK Jr.’s Comment on Sniffing Cocaine on Toilets an Indicator of Our K Shaped Economy and Social Climate?
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“Used to Snort Cocaine off of Toilet Seats”: The Public’s Shrug at RFK Jr.’s Cocaine Comment

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