New Missouri government dress code
Missouri state Representative Ann Kelley recently proposed a new rule package that required women in the House of Representatives to cover their shoulders by wearing a jacket. This new rule package outraged many of the Democrats in the House, and…
Organ donation should not be tied to reduced sentencing
It is not every day that a new and terrifying idea burbles up from America’s legislators, but it is most of them. On Feb. 2, CBS Boston reported that a new bill allowing prisoners in Massachusetts to donate organs or…
Football health risks, dangers need to be addressed
By Ashton Becker There is a true danger that lies behind one of America’s most celebrated forms of entertainment. It has become more than a sport or a game or a business, it has become an integral part of our…
Interracial marriage, not issue of state, issue of racism
By Faith Smith Growing up, my parents always taught my siblings and me to never talk about politics with our friends. This was the way it was until we got older, then they told us it was time to begin…
Toxic environment in military schools must change
By Ashton Becker The United States military academies and Senior Miltary Colleges, SMC, are academic institutions designed to train and shape the next generation of military leaders. Thousands of students across the nation aspire to attend these renowned institutions, willing…
Depp v. Herd shows bigger issue
By Abigail Connolly As a $50 million defamation lawsuit trial unfolds before the world, it is time to consider the way domestic abuse is viewed and handled. Famed actor, Johnny Depp (“Edward Scissorhands”) is currently engaged in a fierce legal…
Catholic healthcare religious treatment detrimental
By Ashton Becker The Catholic healthcare system has endangered the lives of countless women with their strict adherence to the Ethical and Religious Directives; a set of rules which apply Catholic beliefs to medical care and prohibit use of certain…
Texas medical law threatens basic human rights
Following the abortion law that sparked nationwide debate, Texas is once again attempting to threaten basic human rights and bodily autonomy. The new law specifically aims to prohibit parents from accessing gender affirming procedures for their transgender children. Gov. Greg…
Enough, Jackson is qualified
By Thomas Clark After receiving the news that Justice Stephen Breyer was intending on retiring after serving for more than 27 years on the court; it was up to President Joe Biden to nominate a replacement for his seat. Since…
State of the Union opportunity to uphold democratic ideals
By Abigail Connolly Tues. March 1, President Joe Biden gave the annual State of the Union Address, the first one to occur in person since the beginning of the pandemic. This was a historic address, not only for the context…
