Society

Social 119

Why We Recommend SOC119

Before joining our deeper dialogues in Always 3 Sides, we recommend watching SOC119—a Penn State class on race and culture that models the kind of open, challenging, and thoughtful conversations we hope to foster. Labeled “dangerous” by some due to misleading clips, SOC119 is actually a powerful example of how true understanding grows when we sit with discomfort, not try to win debates.

Politics

When Division Feels Safer Than Connection

In a world growing more polarized by the day, many are wondering: Why do even gentle conversations now feel like battlegrounds? This reflection explores the emotional roots of division and invites us to reclaim connection, curiosity, and shared humanity.

Politics

The Hidden Hand: Understanding the Influence of the Top 1% in U.S. Legislation

Many U.S. laws are promoted as helping the average citizen—but behind the scenes, they often include provisions that disproportionately benefit the wealthiest 1%. This article explores how campaign contributions, lobbying, and legislative loopholes help shape policies that favor billionaires and corporations, often at the expense of ordinary Americans.

Social 119

Freedom of Speech – SOC119

Social 119 is a sociology class at Penn State University led by Dr. Sam Richards Hey, I have a question about when speakers come to