Category Archive: Current Events

Obamacare Revisited

About 2 years ago I wrote an article on Obamacare basically praising Obama for even taking on the issue and arguing that Obamacare is a necessary law. My basic argument was that it… Continue reading

Opposition to Birthright Citizenship is un American

First of all can we just say that Donald Trump is unfit to be President? The sideshow he’s running, while entertaining, is Palinish and that might actually be disrespectful to Sarah. I’m tempted… Continue reading

We must support the Iran deal

This month Congress will vote on whether or not to sign a deal that would lift the sanctions on Iran while placing the most extensive nuclear inspection regime ever on the country. When… Continue reading

The Perisistence of Police Brutality: Part 1

The first thing about police brutality is that it’s not a problem. It’s a symptom of severe issues in American society. The first and most primary one is racism. Contrary to the way… Continue reading

The Persistence of Police Brutality: The Timeline

I am currently writing a blog post entitled “The Persistence of Police Brutality.” I created a timeline which I think highlights some very important dates. I’ll refer to many of these dates in… Continue reading

Baltimore Riots: 50 Shades of (Freddie) Gray

So what do you want me to say? Should I say rioting is wrong and violence is not the answer? Should I say rioting is a symptom and we should address the causes?… Continue reading

Selma: The Activist’s Playbook

The thing that struck me about Selma was the way it delivered the activist playbook to the masses. While people took issue with the portrayal of President Johnson in the movie, they overlooked… Continue reading

We should raise gas taxes

Wow! We are almost a month into the New Year and I haven’t written anything. There is so much to talk about. Charlie Hebdo, the President’s State of the Union, Deflategate, Boko Haram,… Continue reading

Eric Garner: No Country for Black Men

I have written on Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown before. The most recent addition in this sad and ongoing story in American history is Eric Garner. I have the privilege of knowing young… Continue reading

Google: Who Watches the Watchman?

Yesterday I read an article which highlights the recent activities of Google. In short, Google has taken it upon itself to enhance internet security by hacking not only its own programs, but the… Continue reading