Kiyah Willis

Kiyah Willis is a fellow at Objective Standard Institute, focusing on cultural trends and their causes and consequences. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kiyah worked as a data analyst before transitioning to a career explaining philosophic ideas and their real-world consequences. Her hobbies include hiking; watching anime; and playing with her dog, Archie. You can find her advocating reason, individualism, and liberty on X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Substack.

MAGA Isn’t Making America Great

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Feb 26, 2026

Kiyah breaks down her views on Trump and the MAGA movement.

What’s Really Happening in Iran (And Why No One Is Talking About It)

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Feb 26, 2026

Kiyah's new video essay about the revolution in Iran.

What Even Is Cancel Culture?

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Dec 15, 2025

Kiyah looks at how a tool once used to call out bad behavior got twisted into a shield—protecting harmful ideologies under the banner of “free speech.”

The Capitalist Corner: Special Guest Kiyah Willis!

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Nov 14, 2025

Kiyah shared how she broke free from wokeness, religion, and gender ideology by “checking her premises” against reality.

Why I’m Not a Republican

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Oct 28, 2025

In her new video, Kiyah explains why she’s not a Republican.

Responding to the UK Riots

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Aug 21, 2024

I explain how the recent UK riots were based on lies, legitimate grievances, and why political violence has no place anywhere, let alone a Western country.

Wake Up America

by Kiyah WillisPolitics & Liberty

Jul 23, 2024

In my latest YouTube video, I dive into the meaning of the term "democracy," its importance, and how it applies to the US political system.

Am I a Zionist?

Since I have come out in support of Israel in the current conflict, I have been called a “Zionist” by many people online. But what does this word really mean?...