Archives - Frankie Brereton
american politics
Rise of the far right in the U.K. and the U.S., as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
Until this year, the U.K. was under the center-right rule of its Conservative Party for the past 14 years. The American Republican Party is more socially right and populist than the Conservative Party, especially under Trump’s leadership. Read More
democracy
The Blue Tsunami of November 2025, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The American people are saying ‘no’ to the hateful, right wing sentiments that have been pervading the country since Trump’s 2016 win. Read More
donald trump
H-1B visas: another way Trump’s policies don’t make sense
Experienced economics have determined that immigrants actually boost the economy and have a generally positive effect on American-born citizens’ place in the job market. Read More
athletics
UR Yellowjackets eaten by WashU Bears
Unlike their namesake mascot in winter, the Bears were doing anything but hibernating throughout the game. Read More
american politics
Mamdani: restarting the heart of the Democratic Party
Zohran Mamdani is the defibrillator that the party needs in order to fight against the MAGA movement in 2028. Read More
social life
Punctuality: is it as important as we consider it to be?
Personally, I think it’s a give and take. I don’t really want to be stood up for hours, but it’s also important to be flexible and respect other cultures. Read More
data
Polling problems, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
It seems that identity politics and dissatisfaction with presidential candidates presents just as much of a problem for pollsters as their research methods. Read More
american dream
The American obsession with productivity, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The American Dream supposedly acts to propel the people of this country forward, but instead it drives people away from any kind of work-life balance. Read More
Album Review
“Vie”: a return to comfort, a loss of life
“Vie” delivers peppy synth and the fun, sexual lyrics that fans have come to expect and enjoy. Read More
art
Art, artist, and social consequences
By paying for art, you are, no matter how involuntarily, supporting the artist, who profits from your purchase. Read More