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Coldplay Kiss-Cam: 8 Societal Benefits of a Good Public Shaming

July 31, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

Understanding the complex role of public accountability.

©Image license via Flickr / Lindsey Turner

The sight of someone on a “Kiss-Cam” refusing a kiss, leading to a stadium-wide reaction, or a minor social misstep going viral, might seem like simple entertainment or even cruel. Yet, beneath the surface of these seemingly lighthearted or harsh moments of public shaming, there are fascinating societal benefits that contribute to maintaining norms and fostering community.

This isn’t about promoting cruelty, but exploring the often-overlooked ways public accountability, in various forms, serves a purpose in our collective lives.

Outdated Church Practices That Are Causing Millennials To Lose Their Religion

July 29, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

When tradition feels like control, young people start walking out the door.

The exodus isn’t loud—it’s quiet, intentional, and often decades in the making. Millennials raised in pews, surrounded by potlucks and purity pledges, are now pulling back and asking hard questions. It’s not that they’re less spiritual. They’re just done confusing obedience with faith and guilt with guidance.

The problem isn’t always belief—it’s the structure that holds it. Outdated rituals, unspoken rules, and institutional blind spots are pushing a generation out the doors their parents still walk through every Sunday.

Why Gen Z Has No Political Party Loyalty in 2025

July 23, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

They’ve seen the system break too many times to pretend it still works.

The youngest voters aren’t buying into red versus blue. Party lines feel more like branding exercises than actual differences in policy or values. Gen Z has grown up watching leaders make promises, dodge accountability, and argue in circles while real issues keep boiling over. It’s not apathy—it’s exhaustion, and it’s personal.

They’re not loyal because they’ve had to become skeptical. Voting blocks are no longer about tradition but about strategy. Gen Z shows up, but not always in ways that comfort the people holding power.

10 After-School Activities That Screamed ‘Your Parents Have Money’

July 23, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

You knew exactly who had a housecleaner and a ski pass by what they did after 3 p.m.

There were the kids who went home, microwaved something, and watched TV until dinner—and then there were the ones who got picked up in spotless SUVs and whisked away to lessons, classes, or private coaching sessions. Their gear was expensive, their schedules were packed, and their snacks came in insulated lunch bags with handwritten notes.

These after-school activities didn’t just kill time. They whispered, and sometimes shouted, “My parents have money to burn.”

Spiritual, Not Religious: 7 Church Trends Among Generation Z

July 21, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

Church isn’t canceled—it just doesn’t look like it used to.

Church pews are emptier than ever, but that doesn’t mean Gen Z has abandoned the search for meaning. They’re still deeply curious about spiritual questions—just not in the way older generations expect. This isn’t a generation obsessed with dogma or weekly attendance. They crave authenticity, inclusivity, and a connection that goes beyond outdated sermons or social rules.

What they’re rejecting isn’t faith—it’s performance. They want spiritual spaces that feel alive, relevant, and safe to question. That’s changing how churches look, sound, and even operate.

6 Alcohol Companies See Sales Slump as Young People Cut Back

July 18, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

The sober-curious crowd is quietly rewriting the rules—and alcohol brands are scrambling to keep up.

What used to be a rite of passage—partying hard in your 20s—now looks more like a liability to many young adults. Gen Z and younger millennials are cutting back, swapping tequila shots for sparkling water and opting for clarity over hangovers. The change isn’t just a health trend—it’s reshaping nightlife, advertising, and even the flavor aisle at your local grocery store.

And while alcohol companies try to pivot, six of them are feeling the sting more than they expected.

8 Strict Laws That Keep Gen Z and Millennial Women Under Male Control

July 17, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

These laws don’t wear capes or scream headlines—they quietly control lives anyway.

The idea that women are free and equal under modern law doesn’t hold up when you actually read the rules. Across courts, state lines, and medical offices, there’s still an unnerving pattern: laws written or upheld by men that quietly shape the bodies, futures, and freedoms of younger women.

It’s not about being dramatic. It’s about calling it what it is. Legal systems still bend toward control, and the consequences don’t look outdated—they look like everyday life.

From Fame To Felony—9 Celebs Who Dodged Prison for Their Crimes

July 16, 2025 by Riley Clendenin

Fame’s glow made accountability a moving target.

When you’re famous, the rules stretch—sometimes to the point of snapping. In courtrooms across America, celebrities have faced serious accusations and even admitted wrongdoing, only to walk out with little more than a wrist slap and a photo op. Money, charm, and a well-placed legal team can blur the line between punishment and privilege faster than a judge can bang a gavel.

These cases didn’t slip through the cracks. They bulldozed through them, powered by celebrity status and media frenzy.