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Congressional Candidate’s Father Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Rick W. Nelson, the former mayor of Stillwater, NY, pled guilty to five felony counts of possessing child pornography in a Saratoga County Court on April 12. After receiving a plea deal, he is currently facing between 5 and 15 years in…
Facebook Congressional Hearing Reveals Technological Illiteracy
In the midst of the recent Facebook scandal, it is becoming clear that many people do not understand how websites like Facebook operate, including members of Congress. Companies like Cambridge Analytica have been able to access data for…
Ending U.S. Involvement in Yemen
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The Civil War in Yemen has been a humanitarian disaster, and a new senate bill could end U.S. support for it.
For the past 14 years, the internationally recognized government of Yemen has been fighting on and off…
An Authoritarian Alignment: Trump’s Wistful Wish for Power
Donald Trump is a lot of things. I’ve written a lot about him in the past, none of it positive, so I’m not going to wax poetic about how much I don’t like him, what he’s done, or the direction in which he’s leading this country. That’s what…
Despite Sanctions, North Korea is Still Waiting to Talk
North Korea has announced they are willing to reopen diplomacy with the United States and South Korea, following the successful relations between North and South Korea in the 2018 Olympics. However, the diplomacy comes at a cost, as the…
Challenges to The Idea Common Sense Gun Control By Martin Pelletier
The debate over gun control has reached new levels following the Marjory Stoneham Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz, 19, shot at students who were evacuating the building…
Athletes and Politics By Mo Reese
Recently, NBA superstars Lebron James and Kevin Durant appeared in a video on “Uninterrupted” where they discussed their experience playing in the NBA, parenthood and politics. Both athletes also spoke elaborately about leadership and…
Nunes Memo Sparks Lively Debate in Washington
The House Intelligence Committee voted to release The Nunes memo last week, which sent Washington into yet another heated debate. The Nunes memo is a government document which alleges that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) used…