How Does the Supreme Court Confirmation Process Work?
Current status: The Senate has voted narrowly to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the newest member of the Supreme Court. Originally written 11:00 PM 9/27/18. 1:30 […]
Category: POLITICS
Kim Jong Un Discusses Korean Peace With World Leaders
On March 26, 2018, Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing for a high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Much of the expedition was shrouded […]
China’s Black Mirror Reality
You’re waiting at a crosswalk. It’s Monday after class and you’re in a rush to get home. The light is red, but you see no […]
Gender Wage Gap: The Root Causes and Feasible Solutions
In 2012, former President Barack Obama’s campaign released an ad suggesting that “women [are] paid 77 cents on the dollar for doing the same work […]
Trump’s Support for Guns Is Scrutinized in the Wake of a National Tragedy
On February 14, 2018, 14 students , two coaches, and one teacher lost their lives in Parkland, Florida after their school was ravaged by a […]
Politicians Divert Attention to Evade Real Change in Legislation
The recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has reenergized the debate in the United States over laws that control the […]
Buying a Gun in America: Too Easy?
On February 14, 2018, during the attack on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 19-year old Nikolas Cruz used a legally purchased military-style assault weapon, the infamous […]
Looking To The International Community For Gun Control Methods
With only 5% of the world’s population, the U.S. has 35-50 percent of the world’s civilian owned guns. America also has the least barriers to […]
SF’s New Minimum Wage: the Benefits and Potential Repercussions
This July, San Francisco’s minimum wage will increase from $14 to $15 per hour. This increase is one of many over the last few years, […]
One Year Later, The Women’s March Walks On
On Saturday, January 20, 2018, the one year anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March, the Women’s March once again held the nation’s attention. Hundreds of […]
