Growing up, I had always been taught that men and women were equal. My parents instilled in me the belief … More
Category: Political commentary
The Power of Big Money: How Lobbying and Special Interests Influence Politics
Lobbying and Special Interests: The Influence of Big Money in Politics In the United States, lobbying and special interests have … More
Examining Police Brutality and Reform Efforts: Organizational Style Matters
Police Brutality and Reform Efforts: An Examination of Organizational Style Introduction The issue of police brutality has been a longstanding … More
The End of a Decade-Long Conflict: The Libyan Civil War Ceasefire Agreement Signed.
The Libyan Civil War was a violent conflict that took place in Libya from 2011 to 2020. The conflict began … More
Is Social Security Insolvency Looming? Experts Warn of Potential Reductions in Benefits.
The Social Security trust fund is a critical component of the U.S. retirement system. It was created in 1935 to … More
Unpacking the Ongoing Debate on Class Struggle
Class Struggle: A Never-Ending Debate The concept of class struggle is not a new phenomenon. It has existed for centuries, … More
“Excluding Millions: The Controversy Surrounding Felony Disenfranchisement in America”
As the United States approaches the 2020 presidential election, one issue that has come to the forefront is felony disenfranchisement. … More
“Mental Health Evaluations in Politics: Assessing Fitness for Office”
Mental Health Evaluations in Politics: A Deep-Dive Analysis In recent years, there has been increased discussion about the mental health … More
Marbury v. Madison: The Landmark Case that Established Judicial Review
In the early years of the United States, there were many debates about how much power the federal government should … More
The Risks and Limits of Economic Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool
As we witness the increasing use of economic sanctions by powerful countries to achieve their foreign policy goals, it is … More