Currently, millions of Americans are outraged at the problems the United States is facing. Despite Joe Biden having been inaugurated a whole week ago, Americans are still facing probably the biggest crisis of the 21st century, that we could have never predicted since we didn’t see similar events 2002, 2009, …
Read More »A Historical Analysis of the Raid on the Capitol
The first amendment of the U.S constitution goes as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government …
Read More »Georgia Senate Runoffs Grant Power to the Democrats
On Nov. 3, eligible Georgia residents voted for the state’s two senatorial positions. Although each election had a winner, neither candidate pulled more than 50% of the votes, qualifying both elections for a runoff under state law. Both Democratic challengers, Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, defeated Republican incumbents Kelly …
Read More »Self-Imposed Ignorance is Detrimental to a Democracy
The American people pride themselves on the democratic system in which their country functions. The people have the power to vote for their fellow citizens in and out of power. The concept seems simple enough: majority rules. However, it’s far from simple, due to the many variables that could easily …
Read More »A Presidential Debate like Never Before
After months of vigorous campaigning, President Donald Trump and former Vice President, Joe Biden finally faced off head-to-head in the first 2020 presidential debate. The discussion started off with professional comments, but quickly escalated into what many Americans consider “the worst presidential debate in history.” After every question was posed, …
Read More »Democracy Delivered
The rising tensions between political parties and constant policy debates perfectly describe this time of year: election season. As election day quickly approaches, Americans must make a nation-altering decision. On November 3, American citizens will fill in that bubble, in an attempt to change the country for the better. Before …
Read More »Why America Needs a Fully Funded Police Force
Whether they are handing out speeding tickets, or chasing down criminals, police officers around the country risk their lives each day to sustain safety in America. As incredible as these kind-hearted and selfless workers are, many people overlook their charms and instead see unnecessary violence. Because of the few officers …
Read More »The Founding Fathers of Politics Club
With the 2020 election right around the corner, newly legal highschool voters are becoming more politically involved so they can make the best choice possible when the time comes. Teenagers, specifically 18 year olds, have been intrigued by the numerous political debates and campaigns going on and have found themselves …
Read More »Is Facebook Letting Politicians Lie?
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has recently testified in front of the Senate, due to the announcement of a new, possibly illicit, policy, that could potentially affect the results of the 2020 presidential election and the Brexit campaign. Facebook announced it would refrain from fact-checking political speech on the site, which includes …
Read More »Let Santa be Thankful
As soon as the spooky Halloween season draws to a close, the masses of America put away their pumpkins and devote their time to finding the most delicious cookie recipe, the perfect gift, and the tree that fits them best. With the most popular December holiday, Christmas, still over fifty …
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