A unilateral approach to international issues usually will not produce an effective solution. This applies to the situation in the Middle East and specifically Syria. Many people believe that we should prioritize the acceptance of refugees over developing the region. I believe that accepting refugees is an important step to take, but if we hope […]

We are entering the heart of presidential primary debate season. As the proverbial cream rises to the top, we have seen several candidates in the GOP be pushed to the “undercard debate.” In order to participate in “main stage” debates, candidates typically must average at least 2.5 percent in an average of several polls. Some […]

It is generally a bad idea to build a house without a blueprint or write an essay without an outline. Without a guideline, things can often get messy. This same idea applies to how the United States should approach the conflict in Syria. There are some who believe that putting boots on the ground in […]

The old adage goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The idea behind this is that if the status quo is working, then do not change anything. There has been a lot of momentum recently to change a perfectly workable system – birthright citizenship. Republican candidates, namely Ben Carson and Donald Trump, have advocated […]

Corporate influence is poisoning society both figuratively and literally, and due to their “personhood,” drastic measures must be taken to stop them. The idea that corporations are people began with the Supreme Court case of Louisville, Cincinnati, and Charleston Railroad v. Letson in 1844. Since then, corporate personhood has expanded, and in turn, distorted the idea of what a […]

At last week’s Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate, the candidates were asked, “Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?” The question is referencing the juxtaposed political movements of Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is a movement birthed out of the recent injustices committed against the black community. They attempt […]

There has been a lot of tension in Congress lately over attempts to defund Planned Parenthood. These attempts stem from concerns about Planned Parenthood’s fetal-tissue harvesting operations. Leaked footage shows Planned Parenthood employees discussing fetal tissue sales and other illegal activities. These accusations of wrongdoings have led to investigations of Planned Parenthoods throughout the country. […]

In the United States, we do a lot of things that make us different. We do not not use the metric system, we measure temperature in Fahrenheit and we display our flag everywhere. Although the U.S. has many innocent quirks, there are some things this country does that set it a part in a negative way, specifically […]

Criticism is necessary for improvement. Without criticism from third-party sources, it can be difficult to even realize there is an issue. However, criticism can only make an impact when it is acknowledged in an accepting way. The United States has recently had a spike in issues involving police brutality, specifically involving people of color. What […]

The BBC recently announced plans to begin broadcasting news in North Korea, Eritrea and Ethiopia. They also have plans to increase the amount of broadcasts they have in Russia, India and the Middle East. This new plan put forward by the BBC plans to spread democratic ideas to areas where they otherwise may not be […]