Category: Viewpoints

Big hearts make big and positive differences

In times of tragedy, it is easy to fall into the trap of helplessness. This is especially true in light of the current catastrophes unravelling across the country and across the globe. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on Texas and Florida, claiming lives and leaving many without a home. More destruction from hurricanes, Maria… Continue reading Big hearts make big and positive differences

The hurricane of conflicting Christian views

Since the inception of religion, Christians and other religious followers have been held accountable by the world for practicing what they preach. Recently, a story broke regarding one particular televangelist’s lack of action for struggling victims of Hurricane Harvey, despite his preaching on helping the needy as a Christian as well as a “spiritual leader.”… Continue reading The hurricane of conflicting Christian views

Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics

President Donald Trump has recently pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio on Aug. 25, 2017 from a conviction of criminal contempt of court. What makes Trump’s pardon of the former sheriff so controversial, according to sources like Politico, Politifact and CNN, is Arpaio’s harsh treatment of inmates in his prisons and his history of racial profiling. The harsh… Continue reading Trump’s pardon of Arpaio: Political strategy over ethics

Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain

Due to the fact that America is a fast paced and ever-changing country, people tend to believe that many issues that once surrounded this nation have vanished. Although the United States has fought effortlessly to establish the logic that everyone is created equal, most Americans do not agree with this perspective. Sexism is still a… Continue reading Subtle sexism: Women taking extra measures to explain

‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability

Americans have recently been divided on a number of social issues, but none have divided public opinion as quickly the topic of police brutality. Police brutality has been defined by the Legal Dictionary site as “the use of unnecessary, or excessive force by police officers when handling civilians.” In recent news, we have seen instances of… Continue reading ‘Bullies with badges’ need enforced accountability