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 »The Wrongful Politicization of Humanitarian Issues
Being anti-racist, contrary to societal practices, is not a political issue; it is a humanitarian issue.
Read More »Black vs. Blue: A Battle of the BLMs
In a sweet-sounding sentiment, a Blue Lives Matter group in New York makes an innocent statement regarding their humble organization. “We are Blue Lives Matter NYC, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to help Law Enforcement Officers and their families during their time of need,” their website states. “Members of …
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 »Teens Take on Racism in PUSD
The growth of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 has motivated people of all skin colors to stand up for equality and enforce social change. Many activists attended a protest or two, others organized large rallies; some expressed their concerns and opinions on social media, and an impactful few …
Read More »The WNBA and NBA’s Presence in the BLM Movement
On August 23, Jacob Blake, an innocent black American, was peacefully trying to get into his car when a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot him seven times in the back trying to arrest him. Although Blake survived, he was paralyzed from the waist down. A video of that shooting …
Read More »“I can’t breathe”: The History Behind Black Lives Matter
Six years ago in New York City, a 43 year old Black father named Eric Garner was put into a chokehold by an NYPD officer named Daniel Pantaleo on suspicion that he was illegally selling loose cigarettes. The maneuver by the officer resulted in the asphyxiation and eventual death of …
Read More »The SJW Syndrome: How social justice culture turned hostile
“What’s with everyone being so politically correct these days?” demand the conservative mobs, armed with memories of days when they could make jokes about women in the kitchen. The recent wave of social justice warfare, waged in streets, blogs, and probably your own home, has sparked widespread counterarguments. At the …
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