General perception of the mainstream media is seemingly deteriorating everyday. The term “fake news” has caught, resulting in a rise of public distrust. Mainstream outlets such as CNN and Fox are associated with political bias, which makes holding the government accountable tricky and difficult. Even if the media is speaking the truth, the facts will… Continue reading Keeping government accountable through honest media
Category: Viewpoints
Participation awards cause complacency
To a child, a participation award is nearly as good as winning it all. Little league sports teams don’t like to discourage the losers by not giving them some type of reward. In a lot of cases, the award for merely participating in an activity looks about as nice as the award for winning. Adults… Continue reading Participation awards cause complacency
Snapchat app update really not as bad as some think
In the realm of politics, people can never seem to fully agree on anything whatsoever. This is true in nearly every other sense in life. However, there exists an exception to this rule, a drastic change that has been met with fierce, unrelenting ridicule and is met with ire whenever brought up in a conversation.… Continue reading Snapchat app update really not as bad as some think
People should not tolerate unjust, immoral laws
Just because something is written down as a law does not mean it is just. This is why laws should always be subject to careful examination and change. Social attitudes change over time and some laws never fell into social acceptance at any point in their existence. Unjust laws have plagued nearly every country at… Continue reading People should not tolerate unjust, immoral laws
Millennials are going extra mile to force changes in society
Mass shootings and gun violence are epidemics that are plaguing the United States of America. While the federal government remains in constant gridlock over firearm regulation, millennials and the rest of the younger generation are making noise by protesting for stricter gun regulations. The recent school shooting in Florida has prompted protests from high schools… Continue reading Millennials are going extra mile to force changes in society
Mike Fisher returns to the Nashville Predators
Former team captain Mike Fisher has announced that he will return to the Nashville Predators. According to ESPN, Fisher signed a professional tryout contract in order to start working out with the team again. The Predators hope to sign him before the postseason roster deadlines are due. Fisher, now 37 years old, captained the Predators… Continue reading Mike Fisher returns to the Nashville Predators
The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month
February is known for a variety of things: Valentine’s Day, tax returns, the Super Bowl and the frigid cold. One of the main things February has going for it is that it is dedicated to celebrating black history, being dubbed “Black History Month.” But why is there only one month dedicated to celebrating black history?… Continue reading The celebration of black history should not be limited to a month
One doctor doesn’t make osteopathy quackery
An article in the Los Angeles Times titled “Dr. Larry Nassar was not a doctor”, written by Virginia Heffernan, bashes osteopathic medicine just as much as it bashes Nassar. But is osteopathic medicine really quackery or is Nassar just a really bad man? Just this past month Nassar was convicted for the sexual assaults of… Continue reading One doctor doesn’t make osteopathy quackery
Valentine’s Day: A holiday of love or a holiday of money?
Valentine’s Day is drawing close. Cards, heart shaped balloons and chocolate candies line the shelves of many stores. It’s a holiday all about showering the most important person in your life with love, right? Not so much. According to the National Retail Federation, American’s are expected to spend almost $20 billion dollars on valentines related… Continue reading Valentine’s Day: A holiday of love or a holiday of money?
What level of education is necessary for a well-functioning society?
What level of education is necessary for a well-functioning society? When we talk about things as necessary, we are talking about them as things which are prerequisites to continuance. So what about education is it that is required for a society to function well? And what does it mean for a society to function well?… Continue reading What level of education is necessary for a well-functioning society?