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 […]
Category: POLITICS
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 […]
San Francisco’s Mayoral Election is in Full Swing
Following Mayor Edwin Lee’s tragic passing on December 12, a special mayoral election was scheduled to determine an interim mayor. According the San Francisco Department […]
The Fight for Net Neutrality: What’s Next?
In recent months, net neutrality has come under fire from the Federal Communications Commission, or the FCC. Net neutrality is defined as the rule that […]
North Korea in the PyeongChang Olympics: Hope for Peace?
On Friday, February 10, Kim Jong-un’s younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, stood with South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on the center stage of the PyeongChang […]
Partisan Gerrymandering: Where Should the Supreme Court Draw the Line?
On October 3, 2017, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Gill v. Whitford, a case that could reshape how we elect congresspeople. The case challenges […]
