Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Smartalic 34, Wikipedia I want to start off by saying that I am not against immigration; in fact, I support making the immigration process easier. I am in full support of green card holders, visa holders and whatever other legal means an immigrant uses to come to this […]
Icon courtesy of KIPP Foundation, Wikipedia With Betsy Devos in office as the Secretary of Education, the nation should wonder if the Department of Education is in good hands. As a clear advocate for charter schools and private institutions, Devos has a transparent position on public schools. I, like many […]
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr It has only been about one month since President Donald Trump took office, but with all of the scandals, panic and lawsuits surrounding his presidency already, it may as well have been a year. A Gallup poll from this past weekend has President Trump’s […]
Photo courtesy of Binim Arten, Wikipedia Throughout the eight years of Barack Obama’s presidency, news headlines consistently criticized the costs of the president’s many golfing trips. During the days of George Bush, journalists were skeptical of the 43rd president’s constant trips to his Texas ranch. To be sure, government […]
Recent statements and executive orders (EO) by President Trump have sent the country and much of the world into turmoil in the past few weeks. Most notably was the EO that barred people from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country for 60 days, as well as restricting refugees from […]
Photo courtesy of SSG Teddy Wade, Wikipedia Many professional athletes have spoken out about their political views regarding the presidential election, the inauguration and Trump’s executive orders. However, NFL players consistently tend to shy away from sharing their political opinions with the media. It is an interesting idea that there […]
Photo courtesy of VOA, Wikipedia As a 5-year-old, I traveled to the U.S. hoping to see my father, whom I had not seen in two years. The trek from South Korea to America was an experience that I could and would never forget. Longing to embrace him, I walked out […]
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr A wall at the U.S.-Mexican border has been a popular talking point in reactionary circles and mainstream discourse ever since the passage of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which gave $1.2 billion towards building 1,100 km worth of fence along the said border […]
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia America is a melting pot. This country has a rich history of families immigrating here, starting with nothing and building themselves up. With each incoming immigrant, the makeup of America has changed and the country has evolved. Through these immigrants, America has been shaped […]
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia The Trump administration is made up of many types of people: investors, researchers, increasers and engagers. However, truth tellers are something they lack. Instead, the administration is filled with many “alternative fact” givers, including President Donald Trump himself. This term was first used by […]
