Should college tuition be free? It is a very appealing idea, however, it does have some major flaws. This has been a constant debate topic for many people in our community. In this article, I will go over the several arguments that have been consistently made about the mansion when it comes to this topic.
Read MoreThe United States Senate proceeded with the confirmation hearing process for federal judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, October 12, 2020 after President Trump nominated her to fill the vacant seat left by late liberal icon, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Read MoreSince the beginning of 2020, over 3.5 million acres have been ravaged across the state of California by over 8,000 wildfires, making it a record year. The West Coast has been experiencing the worst air quality in the world for the past few weeks. This all makes us wonder, what has been causing these wildfires in this area?
Read MoreThe U.S. Constitution signed in 1787 is arguably one of the most defining pieces of American history. It laid the foundations for our country’s government and laws. Today, many of us enjoy the freedoms that we have in this country without giving much thought. We must progress forward, not regress backward.
Read MoreThe Judicial branch has been the most revered, and most often forgotten about, part of the American government. Before the 70s, judges were voted in almost unanimously, simple rubber stamps to whoever the president was. These types of judges were mere checks on the rest of the federal government, preventing it from expanding its power too much.
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Read MoreAs most people are aware, America has a two-party system. The Democrats, with their left-winged principles on rights, reform, and internationalism and the Republicans, with their right-winged principles on authority, tradition, and nationalism. With the election coming up in November, we all have to make a choice. But while we tend to look at small factors that provide speculation in these elections, we need to look at the fundamental element that takes place at the root of our nation.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2020: A night we will never forget. Americans sat down in front of their screens — whether TV, computer monitor, or even phone — and watched the first presidential debate of the 2020 election as it streamed live all across the country.
Read MoreSeptember 18, we lost a powerful human being. We lost a champion of women’s rights. A cancer survivor. A Supreme Court justice. A changemaker. A trailblazer. A trendsetter. A mother. Her name was Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Read MoreCommentary: Although the following cartoons focus specifically on the denial of and lack of action toward anthropogenic climate change, they represent just one aspect of a larger issue: the need for politicians to make evidence-based, informed decisions and the need for scientists to become more politically engaged.
Read MoreAt the 2020 Republican National Convention, there were recurring references to the school choice policy. Almost every speaker on the first night mentioned school choice, and its references consistently continued through the rest of the convention, from Rebecca Friedrichs (public California school teacher) to Tera Myers (special needs advocate), so I thought this would be a good opportunity to explain and highlight some common arguments regarding school choice.
Read MorePresident Trump has dedicated much of his foreign policy to leaving established treaties and agreements. From the Paris Climate Accord to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Trump presidency has begun to break America off from the rest of the world. However, like every president in history, Trump’s ideology has some exceptions.
Read MoreThere have been many changes since the start of the worldwide pandemic, COVID-19, from travel bans to school closings as social distancing measures became enforced, and people had to stay home all day. As social interactions became harder to have, many people increased their reliance on one method for contact: technology.
Read MoreAs many facilities are going online due to global pandemic. Volunteering is no exception, This is why I have decided to make a guide to online volunteering, so many of the people in need will get the help even during this situation.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has significantly shifted the lives of everyone. However, there is another large group of Americans who have yet to receive sufficient aid during these times: the students.
Read MoreAs the school year began, many districts have decided to pursue online learning, at least temporarily until it would be safe for students to physically attend school. However this new method of teaching and learning had sparked many disagreements in our community.
Read MoreAmerica, America. you take our hands, crunch the bones, say “i love you”, “here is your freedom.” but America, we say this is not freedom, the truth does not wait for anyone.
Read MoreIt is currently mid-August, 2020. We're four months away from a new year - one which a lot of us are hoping won’t continue along the rails of this never-ending train wreck.
Read MoreKamala Harris is the first Black and South Asian American woman to be a major party’s vice-presidential nominee. Yet she’s no stranger to making history.
Read MoreA cartoon in response to President Trump’s tweet about mail-in voting being the most inaccurate and fraudulent means of an election, as well as wanting to delay the election date.
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