Monday, June 30, 2025
Photo courtesy of Ben Tavener Fr., Wikipedia The current election is potentially the most controversial in the history of the United States. As issues pertaining to the rights of minorities have gained ground during the Obama Administration, we must ask ourselves what we want the next president to do about […]
Photo courtesy of Chad R. Erdmann, Wikipedia Gun control has always been a divisive topic, especially during this year’s election. Though the Second Amendment promises an American right for every citizen to own a gun in self-defense, self-defense is not the reason guns have become a problem. Many accidental casualties […]
Photo courtesy of Michael Vadon, Wikipedia The title of Mr. or Mrs. President definitely comes with its perks. Flying aboard Air Force One, being protected around the clock by Secret Service agents and living in that big white house are just some of them. But these bonuses come only to […]
Photo courtesy of Augustas Didžgalvis, Wikipedia The proliferation of firearms in the United States arms both law abiding citizens and criminals/dangerous vigilantes. American vigilantes intend to facilitate the capturing or subduing of criminals, but an environment that encourages private citizens to act as a law enforcer is a dangerous one. […]
Photo courtesy of Pierre Grand, Flickr As a health enthusiast, the endangerment of bees is highly alarming. Bees are obviously responsible for the making of honey, yet not many realize pollination is key in a vast amount of foods consumed. Fruits, nuts and honey would all be in jeopardy if […]
Photo courtesy of Jim Swinson, Flickr The Second Amendment to the US Constitution states that “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms, shall not be infringed.” These 26 words have been interpreted by the two political parties […]
Photo courtesy of Nicholas Chaimov, Flickr One sunny afternoon, you decide to head over to a local cafe for lunch. Upon entering, you look up at the plethora of options on the menu and find the perfect choice. Going over to the cashier, you order your meal only to be […]
Photo courtesy of Flick Nekhiit Tumurbold The concept of the tragedy of the commons is this: There are two cattle farmers that utilize an enclosed field. Both farmers have equal amount of cattle that they raise and sell to the market for slaughter. The commons is a field used for […]
Photo courtesy of WP-NFCC#4, Wikipedia The nearly ubiquitous internet meme Pepe the Frog has been labeled as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League. The cartoon frog was first created by cartoonist Matt Furie in his 2004 internet cartoon "Boy’s Club" and has been adopted across the internet to express sadness, disappointment, […]
Photo courtesy of Jasonwoodhead23, Flickr When I am deliberating on which candidate to vote for, environmental issues certainly have an influence on my decision, but they are not the most important issue influencing who I will support. I agree that issues relating to the environment are becoming more and more […]
