Hearts and Minds Weekly - March 27th, 2025

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March 27, 2025

The Answer without the Question: Trump’s Executive Order on Election Overhaul

Five years after sowing seeds of doubt about a free and fair election—and two impeachments deep—Donald Trump is back with a pen and a plan. On Monday, the former president signed an Executive Order to overhaul the U.S. election system, with one major headline item: requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

Supporters call it a necessary step toward restoring “election integrity.” Critics call it a solution in search of a problem. As always, the truth lies not in the volume of outrage, but in the quiet details—and the consequences those details may carry.

March Meh-ness 2025: The Heavyweights Hold the Floor—Is That a Good Thing?

This year’s men’s NCAA Tournament has delivered on talent and tension, but one thing is noticeably missing: chaos. In a landscape usually painted by buzzer-beaters and bracket-breaking underdogs, 2025 has instead handed the spotlight to the blue bloods and powerhouses. Six of the eight top seeds remain, and not a single double-digit seed cracked the Sweet 16.

The result? A bracket that looks more like a preseason coaches poll than a scrappy tournament of dreams. For some, that’s a sign of quality. For others, it’s a reminder that something’s shifted in college basketball.

From Pyramid Schemes to Plate Realities: 2025 Nutrition Rules Rewritten

In a time where health misinformation spreads faster than butter on a hot biscuit, it’s refreshing to see a source rooted in evidence. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a joint update on the ongoing development of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs)—the gold standard for what the federal government considers a healthy diet.

The message is clear: the science is evolving, but the foundation remains strong. And unlike fad diets and TikTok nutrition influencers, the DGAs are meant to serve everyone—from infants to older adults, across all communities.

Mirror, Mirror - Who's the Wokest of Them All?

Once upon a time, Snow White dreamed of true love’s kiss. In 2025, she dreamed of independence, leadership—and perhaps a more favorable box office reception.

Disney’s Snow White remake, released earlier this month, has become one of the studio’s most polarizing—and underperforming—live-action adaptations. Depending on whom you ask, the film is either a bold reimagining of a classic fairytale or a misguided attempt at modernizing a beloved story.

Beyond the headlines and social media debates, this remake prompts a deeper reflection: what do we want our modern fairytales to convey, and who are they intended for?

Box Office Performance

Despite Disney’s hopes for a fairytale debut, Snow White opened to a modest $43 million domestically and has earned just $87 million globally to date. These figures are concerning for a film with a production budget reportedly between $240–270 million.

For comparison, 2023’s The Little Mermaid opened to $95 million and eventually grossed over $560 million worldwide.