Alabama discriminates in redistricting
Gerrymandering in Alabama should receive more media coverage.
Fracking deserves the negative attention
Asking strangers on the street for their opinions on hydraulic fracturing is likely to elicit some blank stares. But asking them for their opinions on fracking will almost certainly evoke adamant reactions. And considering the results of a Pew Research Center poll from November of last year, those responses tend to be negative. If “fracking” […]
Anti-RFRA momentum must go on
Until yesterday, Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act — signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence — attempted to mimic similar legislation passed by the federal government and 19 other states, but it stupendously failed. In its original form, the law allowed persons, businesses and any other private entity to refuse to provide service to people […]
George Zimmerman video shows persistent racism
The public should be more conscious of racial divisions in the United States.
Angelina Jolie creates health awareness
Celebrities who publicize their journey to avoid cancer detection empower women.
Marijuana education needed for teens
Tax refund encourages marijuana use, but more drug warnings are needed.
Israeli organizations seek to better human lives
No doubt about it, Israel lives is in a dangerous neighborhood, surrounded by countries that want her to cease to exist. She faces enormous hate from her neighbors, is regularly threatened with annihilation, and is forced to defend herself too often, most recently this past summer when thousands of missiles were being shot into civilian […]
Election outcome shows signs of change
This week, Muhammadu Buhari emerged victorious in Nigeria’s presidential election. Beaten by a 55 to 45 percent margin, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat to Buhari. Jonathan’s defeat to the former military general is a major step forward for Africa’s most populous country. For the first time, there will be a peaceful transition of power […]
Withdrawal plan benefits Afghanistan
President Barack Obama works to keep peaceful relations with the nation.
Instagram reinforces menstruation stigma
Time of the month. On the rag. Aunt Flo. Given the amount of nicknames Western society has attributed to menstruation, it’s a marvel we don’t talk about it more. Despite the abundance of available euphemisms and the fact that every woman in America will bleed, does bleed or has bled once a month, periods have […]