Content note: this piece is a forceful political opinion and uses strong language. I do not condone violence, threats, or illegal activity in any form. When I say “take it back,” I mean nonviolent, civic action: vote, organize, protest lawfully, support community-led solutions, and hold public officials and institutions accountable through existing legal channels. If you want to take action, check out Vote.org or local community organizing groups. Waking up every morning and drinking my cup of coffee while reading the latest news has lost all its charm. I am so fed up with having to read article after article,…
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A reflection on brand associations turns into a thought-provoking critique of consumer culture, questioning whether brands have become modern-day false idols in Western societies.