Praying for impeachment immature
Regardless of who is in the White House, impeachment is a serious issue. The national and international ramifications of having a sitting U.S. president impeached are innumerable. Even if the president is cleared of the charges brought up by impeachment…
Modern media can lead to violence
For a long time now, experts have argued about whether violence in video games, in movies or in any form of mass media may be the reason behind some of the worst incidents related to gun violence. The second season…
Second Amendment questioned
Last Tuesday, Oct. 1, marked two years since the deadliest shooting recorded in United States history. On Oct. 1, 2017, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire during a country music festival at the Las Vegas Strip hotel, killing fifty-eight and wounding…
Big Tobacco influences politicians decisions
Over the past couple of weeks, multiple stories online have arisen that link using electronic cigarettes to death. A few photos went viral of people in hospital beds hooked up to machinery that allows them to breathe. They were holding…
No examinations required to be elected
The topic of a potential age limit for who can run for president has been very popular during the 2020 race. With both Joe Biden, 76 years old, and Bernie Sanders, 77 years old, running, either of them would be…
Everyone should be interested in politics
In an era where more and more young people are getting involved politically, many movements have been getting another wind and a surge of support from the younger generations. Many of these movements turn into protests and demonstrations, such as…
Trump makes racist comments
Earlier this week, President Trump made the headlines once more over some racial comments he made during his New Mexico rally for the upcoming 2020 presidential campaign earlier last week, sparking criticism and likely augmenting the divisive line between Hispanics…
American foreign policy falling apart
This nation’s foreign policy has fallen weak in the last few decades. Our nation’s adversaries are pushing the limits of American interests, from Iran to Russia and from China to Pakistan. In the past, we have used the economic and…
Climate strike good first step in right direction
Nowadays, adults are not the only ones taking action in politics. Children are taking a stand to fight for what they believe in. For example, student activists from the Parkland shooting took a stand in the March for Our…
Climate strike not a solution to the problem
On Sept. 20, the global protest “Climate Strike” took place. It was portrayed as young people taking climate change seriously and calling for action. This is wrong. The protesters were grouped into a crowd with no distinct voice, argument or…
