It Is Time To Redefine Social Media Regulation
Introduction Beginning on July 29th, executives from Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook took the spotlight for questioning on the Congress floor. After months of debate surrounding the internet platforms’ responsibility for the third-party content uploaded to their platforms, Facebook took the brunt of the questioning in regards to executive immunity and current social media antitrust […]
The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act: Why It Should Become Law
Introduction In October of 2012, Malala Yousafzai, a fifteen-year-old at the time, was shot by a member of the Taliban. She had been on the bus ride home from school and was targeted by the Taliban for “speaking out publicly on behalf of girls and [their] right to learn.” After this incident, Malala has recovered, received a […]
How Universities Can Alleviate Financial Stress Going Into The Fall
Introduction In March of this year, restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of United States college students to their homes to continue their spring semester online. As many universities have announced plans for the upcoming fall semester, most have decided that they will be offering hybrid courses; that is, the option for students […]
Why Fracking Does Much More Harm Than Good
Introduction Hydraulic fracking has become of increased importance in past presidential elections, and remains of importance going into this fall’s election season. This practice, simply referred to as “fracking,” is the “process of injecting liquid and materials at high pressure to create small fractures within tight shale formations to stimulate the production and safely extract […]
Childhood Obesity Crisis Requires Education Reform
Introduction In a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity prevalence during the year of 2019 was high, and “affected about 13.7 million children and adolescents” across the United States. The CDC defines obesity as an individual having a body mass index in the 95th percentile of their age group and […]
Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Rights Is A Step Forward, Not A Conclusion
Introduction On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court came to a ruling over the Bostock v. Clayton County case. In a 6-3 split, the Supreme Court approved that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 will now prohibit employee discrimination of sexual orientation or gender identity. The wording of this act […]
What Mental Health Needs To Look Like After The Pandemic
Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic that caused a nationwide quarantine beginning mid-March continues to progress, numbers of affected individuals in certain areas of the United States have begun to decrease. With this comes the lifting of restrictions, whether it be allowing outdoor restaurant dining or the opening of personal care businesses. As the pandemic led […]
Black Lives Matter Movement Highlights First Amendment Violations
Introduction Throughout the past week, the Internet has surged with information and opinions surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. Social media activism is at an all-time high, with Instagram stories and Facebook feeds consisting of reposts of how everyone can assist in progressing this movement and elevating black voices. Perhaps you signed petitions, donated to […]