The First Amendment remains close to the hearts of lovers of democracy everywhere. It states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government…
The Milennial Socialist Revival
According to Rolling Stone, “Americans of all ages favored capitalism to socialism, with one exception: people ages 18 to 29, whose views of each ideology were equally positive.” Socialism is considered taboo to a lot of older generations; however, there is a reason why it is increasingly popular with Millennials and even those who are…
Your Minority Friend Is Not A Textbook
If you are trying to educate yourself further on social issues, you should not put the burden on one member of a minority group to educate you. While the will to understand more and educate oneself is quite commendable, the way you go about it matters. You should not bombard your minority friend with questions…
Sex Offenders and Rapists Get A Free Pass
On Thursday, April 19, Bill O’Reilly was fired from Fox News for allegations of sexual assault. However, most of these sexual assault allegations came years before the eventual firing of O’Reilly. What really prompted Fox to sever ties with O’Reilly was the drop in advertisers on Fox as well as a drop in their stock.…
Trump’s War Abroad and at Home
In the last few weeks, Trump and his administration has effectively set the United States on verge of war, signed a bill that allows states to withdraw all funding from Planned Parenthood and other abortion clinics and has hired employees that are eager to adopt late 80s and early 90s policies from the war on…
The U.S. Does Not Care About The Syrian People
On April 6, 2017, Donald Trump ordered 59 cruise missiles on Syria’s Shayrat air base. In his address to the public, Trump used language that rationalized the air strikes based on humanitarian issues. In regard to the chemical agents used against the Syrian people, he state: “no child of God should ever suffer such horror.”He…
Don’t Praise Kendrick
Kendrick Lamar’s verse, “I’m so f****** sick and tired of the Photoshop / show me somethin’ natural like afro on Richard Pryor/ Show me somethin’ natural like ass with some stretch marks” is being praised as a breakthrough from traditionally misogynistic rap verses. However, even while moving past common themes of Eurocentric beauty and the…
Planned Parenthood Can Combat Poverty
With the current war waged on Planned Parenthood by our government, it is important to understand what is at risk. Planned Parenthood, despite popular belief, is more than just a place where women go to get abortions. Planned Parenthood’s general services include: anemia testing, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, physical exams, flu vaccines, help with quitting…
Culture vs. Religion: Women in Islam
A common misconception of the Muslim woman is the woman who is not allowed to drive, wears a burqa and virtually has no rights. This is not only a close-minded assumption but it does not represent the values and traditions of the vast majority of different cultures that practice Islam. Islam is the most widespread…
The Polarization of American Politics
According to the Pew Research Center, “55 percent of Democrats say that the Republican Party makes them ‘afraid,’ while 49 percent of Republicans say the same about the Democratic Party”. When asked about whether the other party’s policies threaten the nation, 45 percent of Republicans believe this exemplifies the Democratic Party and 41 percent of…