Jake Fortin Jake Fortin

The U.S. Political Landscape Through the Lens of Wicked

The story of Wicked is ultimately about perception, power, and the way history is shaped by those who control the narrative. In the current U.S. political climate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris can be compared to Elphaba and Glinda—not necessarily in their personal values, but in how they are treated by the political establishment and media. Trump, like Elphaba, is vilified despite believing he is fighting against corruption, while Harris, like Glinda, benefits from an existing system that rewards compliance and optics over true challenges to power.

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Jake Fortin Jake Fortin

Billions for Non-Citizens, Nothing for You: NYC's $6.9 Billion Betrayal

New York City had a choice. It could have invested in its people, in its neighborhoods, in its future. Instead, it made a decision that hurt the very foundation of the city, its citizens. It is time to re-center our policies around fairness, responsibility, and compassion that begins at home.

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Jake Fortin Jake Fortin

Why Being in Your 20s in 2025 Is Harder Than It Was in the 1980s

Being in your 20s has always been a time of self-discovery, career-building, and figuring out financial independence. However, if you ask anyone from previous generations, they might say, "Just work hard, save, and you’ll be fine!" But the reality is that starting a career, affording a home, and gaining financial independence today is far more difficult than it was in the 1980s

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