Why Diversity is Necessary for Democracy
New Members of Congress On January 3rd, 2019, the newest members of the House and Senate were sworn in. This incoming class is reported to be the most diverse in history- in both race and gender. 40 of the politicians are women, and 60 are men, which is the smallest gender disparity in American history. […]
When Teachers Strike, Students Suffer
The Price of Knowledge As the old adage goes, knowledge is priceless, but public school districts across the country seem to think differently. Educators in states all over America are on strike or are considering it for several reasons, one of which being inadequate pay. In Denver, Colorado, teacher walkouts were triggered after failure to negotiate […]
Making America Hateful Again
Trump’s America The current president of the United States, Donald Trump, is notorious for his slogan, “Make America Great Again,” and his confrontational tweets directed to politicians and other public figures who oppose his rhetoric. His extremely direct personality distinguishes him from other members of the government, and many Americans have grown increasingly aware of […]
Yemen’s Starving Children
Yemen’s Situation War-torn Yemen, the most impoverished country in the Middle East, is facing a crisis that many experts believe is currently the worst in the world. Even before its civil war, Yemen was in a weak state, with issues such as unemployment and hunger running rampant and half of its people living below the […]
Saudi Arabia’s Vile Treatment of Its Citizens
Futile Attempts to Invoke Change Most of the time, when people speak up about certain issues, it is because they are hoping to inflict change in the process. This is true for the citizens and activists of Saudi Arabia, who criticize their government not because they despise their country, but in hopes that politicians will […]