“Whether Florida’s politicians like it or not, they have LGBTQ+ youth too. These youth should know that there are others like them. History is filled with exceptional LGBTQ+ icons. These people are role models, heroes, and worthy to be taught in schools.”
Read More“The desire to end the seemingly never-ending pandemic has led Americans to put a lot of faith in the federal government. This can be dangerous. The United States has checks and balances and separation of powers for a reason. If these were neglected, it could set a dangerous precedent. Some businesses have already implemented vaccine requirements on their own terms or because of a state mandate; however, a federal mandate carries a heavier weight and attempts to usurp state sovereignty. After all, the 10th amendment provides the states with the authority to oversee public health, not the federal government.”
Read More“Overall, Trump had his pros and cons; however, he is not what the country needs in 2024, nor is Biden for that matter. This conclusion is strictly due to age. In the last two elections, we have elected the two oldest presidents in history, this title belonged to Reagan before Trump and Biden’s elections. It is time for both parties to move forward and to the side so that the next generation can pick up the reins. As Condoleezza Rice recently said, “It’s time now for the next generation of party leaders to ‘move ahead and deal with the American people’s issues’.”
Read More“It is understandable why Democrats want Justice Breyer to retire and after Justice Barrett’s brisk confirmation, it appears that Republicans would reciprocate Democrat efforts if ever in the same situation. However, it is important that Justice Breyer’s role is not dismissed easily.”
Read More“Bush v. Gore was a famously questionable Supreme Court decision which decided the 2000 Presidential Election. It could decide the 2020 Presidential Election, too .”
Read More“There is no excuse for the preservation of the electoral college when it undermines our democracy and is a relic of the racism that still pollutes this country. In order to preserve the legitimacy of our elections it is necessary for the United States to abolish the electoral college and switch to a direct national voting system.”
Read MoreFraternities provide a location for students to commit crimes and a community of people who will encourage, or at least not object, to the crimes being committed. Without Greek life there would not be a university sanctioned central location--where first-year women are targeted, their entrance and exit from the location and their alcohol consumption controlled solely by men--for these behaviors to occur.
Read More“Long regarded as the Queen City, it seems as if Charlotte has found itself a new king. With two professional sports teams at his command, a Pittsburgh native has been given the keys to one of the most important aspects of North Carolina’s economy.”
Read More“The university continues to perpetuate the norm of using influence to shape the development of the Triangle area in favor of selfish interests.”
Read More“Attacking a deceased man, who not only served in Congress for over 36 years but was also a war hero, is beneath any human being, and especially beneath the occupant of the highest office in the land.”
Read More“For them, this case wasn’t about the brutal rape and murder of a young girl, but a casualty in an ongoing ideological war.”
Read More“Republicans aren’t afraid of voter fraud — they’re afraid of what might happen if the Democratic Party finally prioritizes protecting the voting rights of minorities and working class Americans.”
Read More“This deal that President Trump worked out with Kim Jong-un appears to be just another washed-out attempt in a long history of failed nuclear pacts with North Korea.”
Read More“Politicians will genuinely have to learn how to use social media in order to run successful campaigns - the days of well-curated teams of interns may be behind us.”
Read More“To know exactly the ways in which my home shaped my life would take some of the magic out of it; it would erode some of that intangible quality that makes it home.”
Read More“It is predicted that by the year 2040, 30 percent of the Senate will represent two-thirds of the United States population. The lack of fairness and democratic functionality in this arm of government raises the question: why do we need the Senate?”
Read More“On November 7th, just one day after the midterm elections, Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the request of President Trump. Matthew Whitaker, who had been Sessions’ chief of staff, was selected by Trump to assume the role of Acting Attorney General. To say that the decision was unpopular would be an understatement.”
Read More“Beto’s loss on Tuesday was a win for his state and for the country. His future as a leader and advocate is bright, and another Senate race or even a presidential contest could be on his horizon.”
Read More“If Twitter isn’t truly representative of our political discourse, it seems politicians and pundits haven’t received the memo.”
Read More“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…another senior official leaving the White House. Nikki Haley will join the burgeoning list of professionals to leave…what’s impressive, however, is that Haley, a cabinet-level official, is not leaving in shame. No ties to Russia. No condemnations via tweet. No foul play.”
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