(Note: The opinions reflected in this article are not indicative of The Navigator News’ larger stance.)
In America, it is undeniable that politics is a topic of great contention. Though this has always been the case to some extent, disagreements between parties in 2026 are more impassioned than ever.
What used to be an economic debate has become the dissolution of basic freedoms; the rights of people of color are no longer a given, and the sanctity of LGBTQ+ marriage has found itself back on the Supreme Court’s docket. Many people are newly comfortable with expressing hate. Morals are debatable.
It is only natural, then, that some would want to avoid the crossfire. Social media comment sections are flooded with users insisting that “not everything is political.” Unfortunately, this is a grave error in judgment.
Everything is political—even if it is not apparent on the surface.
Take art, for example. The supplies an artist has at their disposal are limited by their income. Their subject matter is primarily influenced by their perspective on the world. And nowadays, they might not even have time to paint—to make ends meet in a capitalistic market, they may have to work ludicrous hours at their day job. Every single one of these facets is informed by politics.
A woman might dream of being married and raising children. But if she is a lesbian in a country that bans LGBTQ+ marriage, she would be forced to either give up on her dream or settle down with a man she is not attracted to.
Allowing discrimination would increase homelessness and crime rates, since fewer people would be able to find jobs. More homelessness would lead to more hostile architecture, further reducing “third spaces” in a country already in deficit. You get the idea—the list goes on and on.
I encourage everyone to think “too deeply” about everything. It always goes deeper, and putting in the effort leads to informed viewpoints and better outcomes for all.
