Government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions
In the midst of the first government shutdown in nearly a decade, those who receive government assistance for food insecurity are facing the very real possibility of dire repercussions. For instance, not receiving their scheduled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
High school teacher presses charges on student
In a wild turn of events, a Texas high school teacher has decided to turn to authorities over the allegedly egregious situation concerning one of her missing desk decorations. In what some have called a modern revival of the school-to-prison…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced in New York
An infamous checkered past with unsolved murders of rap moguls Tupac and B.I.G. in shadow, Sean “Diddy†Combs runs into accountability by New York courts and penal system. Since the inflammatory trial hearing began back in May of this year,…
War on free speech: Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show cancelled
Welcome to the wild west. Or at least that is how I would like to think of our current situation. This is not the beauty or simplicity of the Gilded Age or Victorian Era. Instead, it is the other side…
Charlie Kirk’s controversial comments exposed after death
No one deserves to be shot to death. Murder is horrific. Charlie Kirk’s life was valuable. Kirk’s words were harmful and cruel. He recently said, “I think it’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every…
Teacher professionalism should be prioritized
Many young Americans have experienced some degree of the extreme law and order tactics surrounding “distracting†student clothing inside the classroom. It is a long-standing, pervasive ideology written into student handbooks for public schools across the country. Getting dress-coded could…
Throwing away food is hurting our planet
It is common knowledge that humans contribute to climate change. When we think about how we contribute to it, it is easy to think of fossil fuels, deforestation or manufacturing. However, I do not think people think about how much…
Walmart’s repeated ADA violations cannot be ignored
Walmart’s most recent violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is indicative of a need for nationwide education on protections afforded to Americans with disabling conditions. On March 28, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
Theaters should give audience options for subtitles
When it comes to enjoying a movie in a theater, we do a lot of preparation. We either buy or smuggle in snacks and drinks, and dress up or down. Seats are chosen far enough away from the screen so…
Books are not killing children, guns areÂ
The fact that lawmakers are more concerned with banning drag shows and books than they are with gun control proves there is a serious problem in our country. If the 130 mass shootings in three months does not concern you,…
