Do NOT Vote Twice
Recent Events Recently, at an event in North Carolina and on Twitter, President Trump encouraged voters to test the integrity of the election by voting twice. Specifically, President Trump suggested that voters should vote via mail-in ballot and then also go vote at a polling station. He stated that “if the system is as good […]
No More Generic Statements, We Want Companies to Advocate
Recent Events The recent killing of George Floyd and many other black Americans by police sparked a national reaction. While people protested in the streets, it seems that nearly every company and institution released a statement supporting social justice. At first, many of these statements may have seemed well-intentioned and sympathetic, but more often than […]
Solitary Confinement: The Indirect Form of Murder
Current Events Like many others during this seemingly never-ending quarantine, I have spent quite a lot of time watching Netflix shows. Most recently, I finished the 6 part “Time: The Kalief Browder Story” series. Kalief Browder’s story is beyond tragic. Kalief, an African American teenager from the Bronx, was arrested for allegedly stealing a backpack. […]
The Danger of the Chinese Fishing Trips to the Galápagos
Details on the Fleet Every year, a Chinese fishing fleet makes its way to the international waters near the Galápagos Islands. This year, 260 fishing vessels made the journey across the Pacific Ocean and are stationed a few hundred miles off the coast. This annual journey is made with the goal of catching unique, and […]
Congress Needs to Extend the Federal Unemployment Relief Plan
The Original Plan In order to manage the spike in unemployment due to COVID-19, the federal government granted an additional $600 per week to unemployed Americans. This $600 is in addition to a usually meager weekly amount provided by state unemployment services. Over the last few months, this additional money has been incredibly helpful to […]
Reopening Schools During COVID Is Not A Harmless Trial Run
Plans for Reopening Colleges and Universities Many colleges and universities are announcing their plans to resume in-person instruction this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some schools are already beginning with online classes, two-thirds of colleges are planning on having students back on campus. These announcements of returning to campus are coupled […]
The Electoral College Is Outdated And Does Not Represent The People
How Does The Electoral College Work? Voting is the most important civic duty of a citizen. It is how people are able to select the representatives, policies, and beliefs which most align with their values and desires… or so one would think. The United States Constitution has a unique system for Presidential elections called the […]
The Criminal Justice System’s Responsibility For Drug Addiction Recovery
Reports from May and June in Jefferson County show an increase in drug overdoses. COVID-19 and bail reform are being blamed as the variables which led to this spike. This increase in overdoses shows that drug addicts are dependent on the government for help. A rehabilitative approach, rather than a punitive one, is more effective […]