Shant Zadoian | My Opinions

We often hear corporations argue that government regulations are bad for business. They frame regulations as roadblocks to innovation, competition, and consumer choice. But here’s the irony: while corporations want to free themselves from government oversight, many are quietly working to regulate us, the people, by influencing how we live, think, and even love. This realization hit me recently while watching a news segment. A doctor specializing in "sex therapy" was interviewed, suggesting that couples should schedule their intimacy the same way they schedule business meetings, complete with reminders and preparation time. At first, it seemed like a quirky, even harmless idea. But then I paused. Why is this message being amplified? Why does it keep popping up in media conversations? The more I thought about it, the clearer it became: corporations aren’t just selling us products anymore; they’re increasingly selling us ways of life. From what we eat, to how we exercise, to how...

When I first arrived in the U.S. over two decades ago, one of my top priorities was to learn English. Like many immigrants, I enrolled in ESL classes at a community college. However, I quickly realized that the curriculum, heavily focused on grammar, was not the fastest route to becoming conversationally fluent. It felt like being taught to run before I even knew how to crawl. A family member suggested I try listening to KPCC (now LAist), a local radio station in Los Angeles. Their conversational content became a valuable tool for learning English. For years, FM 89.3 was my go-to station in the car. But over time, I noticed a shift in their reporting. While they claim to remain politically neutral, it is clear that their content leans left. This in itself is not a problem since media outlets are entitled to have a perspective. What is troubling is the lack of transparency in declaring their stance. This realization has fueled my growing distrust in media reporting overall. It seems tha...