Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, is returning to Immanuel Christian School, a private school in Springfield, Virginia, to teach art part-time. Pence’s decision to return back to the religious private school has sparked a media frenzy. This has less to do with Pence teaching at the school, but rather has more… Continue reading Private school employing Pence is getting too much attention
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Natural disasters can play a big role in politics
The phrase “everything is political” is not an exaggeration; something as non-political sounding as a natural disaster can take a political twist. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and so on, can play a role in affecting the reputation of a politician. A key function that the government should be responsible for is protecting its… Continue reading Natural disasters can play a big role in politics
Voter registration deadline coming up
Oct. 9 – Tuesday – is the last day to register to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. Given that county election commission offices likely are closed on weekends, that gives would-be voters only a couple of days next week to register in person. Tennessee does provide an online voter registration process, an option suited… Continue reading Voter registration deadline coming up
Bystander politics are not political views
Census.gov reports that 61.4 percent of the eligible voters in the U.S. reported voting in 2016, which means that the elections only truly reflected less than three-quarters of the electorate. Why are these numbers important? The right to vote is the ability for private citizens to voice their concerns to public officials, whether their ideals… Continue reading Bystander politics are not political views
So you slept through civics class again…
When sitting in a high school class, it’s easy to think “When am I ever going to use this?” It’s even easier to feel that way if the class is mind-numbingly boring, and way too early in the morning. Since high school education is generalized in order to provide students with different paths to follow… Continue reading So you slept through civics class again…
SGA Constitution Day
The Student Government Association’s (SGA) 67th General Assembly hosted a “Constitution Day Celebration” on Monday, Sept. 17, at noon in the Duncan Ballroom of the UC. The event, held fittingly on Constitution Day, featured guest speaker J. Houston Gordon, a UTM class of 1968 alumni and trial lawyer at J. Houston Gordon Law Office in… Continue reading SGA Constitution Day
Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
On Jan. 1, 2019, local grocery stores will begin selling wine on Sundays. According to The Tennessean, the Tennessee House passed legislation legalizing the sale of alcohol on Sundays. Governor Bill Haslam said he would sign off on the legislation once it hit his desk. The bill was met with opposition from the Tennessee Pastors… Continue reading Tennessee grocery stores to sell wine on Sundays
Keeping government accountable through honest media
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
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