Not all ex-cons should get a second chance
One of the most controversial discussions in America is, or should be, ex-convict injustices. Ex-convicts have easily faced one of the hardest comebacks in America. From being convicted to going to jail, it is extremely hard to get your life…
Smartphones not smart for kids
Technology has allowed for drastic improvements in the modern world. It has added in medical treatment, communication, education and much more, but it is to further develop already-formed minds, not to teach young children. While technology has seemingly endless benefits,…
Electoral College unbalanced, corrupt
The system that America established to elect the president is called the Electoral College. States have a select number of electors that vote, depending on how the people in their states vote. The system today is unbalanced and corrupt and…
Party politics ruin Kavanaugh hearing
Regardless of political affiliation, it is impossible to excuse any of the parties responsible, with the exception of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, for turning Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing to the United States Supreme Court into a circus. It started…
Believe Dr. Blasey Ford’s testimony
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford told the truth. That much must be clear to everyone. Her testimony had no possible positive edge for her. Regardless of what happens with Kavanaugh, she will forever be associated not with her numerous academic achievements,…
Confederate flag not sign of freedom
The Confederate flag is a symbol of racism. If you disagree, you must have failed U.S. history in high school. The Confederate States of America split away from the Union following the election of Abraham Lincoln because they feared that…
Bert, Ernie: best friends, roommates only
The sexual orientation of the Sesame Street puppets Bert and Ernie has been a debate for as long as the show has been on air. For most normal children who grew up watching the show, the sexuality of the puppets…
Term limits necessary
Historically, politicians who remain in power for an extended and excessive length of time eventually become corrupt. King George III, for example, was in power for 60 years, from 1760 to 1820. Those years also contain the American Revolution. King…
Nike Just Did It
Our country has been shrouded by controversy and societal heroism for the last few years, starting with Caitlyn Jenner coming out. Â Most recently has been Colin Kaepernick taking a knee. During the National Anthem in a 2017 game, Kaepernick kneeled…
Public breastfeeding should not be taboo
Amid a culture of hyper-sexualization with billboards of Victoria’s Secret models posing in lingerie, sex scenes in television shows and movies and graphic T-shirts, one innocent act is constantly seen as more taboo: public breastfeeding. Before the invention of baby…
