Gun control debate more than just guns
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut that claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults has sparked a debate concerning gun control.
Americans are all going off the fiscal cliff
The American public is seemingly unaware that on Jan. 1, 2013, our economy could take a serious turn for the worst.
The good, bad, ugly of watchdog media
Today, there are a variety of media outlets that provide 24/7 news coverage to listeners and viewers. These outlets are often referred to as “the watchdog media” because they act…
Fundraiser leads to the belittlement of teachers
I was eating at a McDonald’s in Kenosha, Wis. before my sister’s basketball game last Saturday when my mother suddenly became upset.
Two-party system prevents accurate representation
When I went to the polls, I knew I was going to have a difficult decision to make.
Sexism limits women in the political arena
Sexism is defined as prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex. My professor showed my class a video designed to reflect the role sexism plays…
Personal connection lost with social media
One of the biggest trends in media today is the increased use of social networking sites. Facebook, Twitter and other similar websites have taken off over the past decade, and,…
Voter identification potential form of modern discrimination
Apart from selecting a presidential candidate, Minnesotans will also be voting on two potential amendments to the state constitution. The marriage amendment has been getting a lot of attention in…
Religion: manipulative political weapon
This past Sunday I was at my grandma and grandpa’s house in northern Minnesota enjoying the beautiful fall weather. I decided to attend the Saturday evening service with them at…
Mitt Romney unappealing to voters
Despite the fact that our economy has hardly improved over the course of the past four years, President Barack Obama appears to be ahead in the 2012 presidential race.