The legal world was shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Supreme Court justice and conservative intellectual giant, Antonin Scalia. Appointed by Ronald Reagan, Antonin Scalia could always be counted on as one of the “conservative” members of the Court, in addition to promoting his “originalist” interpretation of the constitution. After he died, it … Continue reading
Anyone who has ever taken an economics class recalls the first basic principle; nothing is free. Everything has a cost. Whether it’s time or money, there is a ticket to everything. Recently, politicians like Bernie Sanders have been campaigning on the promise of free college education to promote opportunity for all. This call has students scrambling in … Continue reading
For years, there has been concern over stagnant wages, unemployment, and the persistence of poverty across the United States. Many different remedies have been proposed, and at times implemented, in an effort to improve the U.S. labor market. One of the solutions most vehemently advocated for is the increase of the minimum wage, both on … Continue reading
Everyone knows littering is bad, but when it comes to 75,000 metric tons of nuclear waste Obama is apathetic. Continue reading
Later this month, Congress is expected to vote on a resolution of disapproval that could prevent President Obama from implementing the proposed nuclear agreement with Iran. However, recent reports indicate that Senate Democrats are considering a filibuster of the landmark vote. Such an extraordinary demonstration of political partisanship embodies not only the epitome of hypocrisy … Continue reading
As budget shortfalls and irresponsible fiscal policies continue to plague every facet of government, morale within the United States Armed Forces is reaching considerably low levels. Consequently, the brave men and women of our nation’s all-volunteer force have voiced that reforms are urgently needed. President Obama’s partisan politics threaten to hold the reforms presented in … Continue reading
The inspiration for my latest article can be attributed to the uber driver who escorted my friends and me into downtown D.C. last week. As a painfully social person, upon entering an Uber I always start a conversation. Once I started talking to him, I realized he had an accent and asked him where he was … Continue reading
Today, technology seems to be involved and assist in every aspect of human life. Very few realms of society lack total involvement in new technologies that optimize or create more efficient models for everyday life and industry. Most methods of communication utilize technological platforms to reach broader audiences and improve global connectivity. Health care, while … Continue reading
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the side of the Administration regarding a clause in the Affordable Care Act pertaining to the purchasing of tax-credit subsidies. After two attempts to upend the milestone achievement of President Obama’s first term, the Supreme Court has now sided twice with the law, … Continue reading
Unlike most European Union member states, the United States has been a country that has experienced waves of migration since its conception. This latest wave to the United States has challenged politicians to pass effective reform, but it has not been the first to do so. Many of the groups that have migrated to the … Continue reading
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