“Hi, Harriet, it is Liz Cheney calling. It is about 8.13 [pm] on Tuesday the 16th. I’m calling to concede the election and congratulate you on the win. Thanks.” The concession call is a hallmark of our elections process— a demonstration of our political leaders’ commitment to peaceful transitions of power; something former President TrumpContinue reading “The Great Task”
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The Congo Free State and Leopold II
Many history books fail to mention the horrible treatment and abuse that the people of the Congo Free had to endure under Belgium King Leopold II who should go down in history as one of the worst despots and leaders that the world has ever seen. Inspired by the travels of well known world-explorer, HenryContinue reading “The Congo Free State and Leopold II”
Ukraine behind recent explosions at Russian military sites in Crimea
Explosions were heard at military depots and air bases in Crimea over the past week, proving that the Ukraine’s military and its backers have the capacity to strike deep behind enemy territory. The blasts took out 9 airplanes according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. In addition to taking out half of the Black Sea fleet’s navalContinue reading ” Ukraine behind recent explosions at Russian military sites in Crimea”
Can Humans Handle Climate Change?
Our generation has grown up with cautionary tales of climate change, an image that has been so ingrained into our mindset that it feels more like a fairy tale than real life. However, with new data showing that humans may not be able to handle temperature extremes as well as was previously thought, those fairyContinue reading “Can Humans Handle Climate Change?”
Little League World Series Player Takes a Fall
After falling from his dormitory bunk bed, 12-year-old Little League World Series player is suffering serious conditions. Easton Oliverson is a part of Utah’s Snow Canyon Little League. As a result from his fall, he now has a fractured skull. Oliverson fell from his bunk bed while sleeping. Luckily, the fall was heard by hisContinue reading “Little League World Series Player Takes a Fall”
Biden to Sign the Largest Climate Legislation in U.S History
Less than three months before the midterm elections, President Joe Biden plans to sign the Democrats’ expansive climate, health, and tax measure into law on Tuesday at the White House. This will be a significant victory for his domestic agenda. This piece of legislation would cap the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries at $2,000Continue reading “Biden to Sign the Largest Climate Legislation in U.S History”
Remembering the Farewell Address
On September 17th, 1976 on the 9th year anniversary of the constitution George Washington published his now so famous farewell address, also known as, the Constitution day address. It has been recited over 120 times since then by other presidents and congress members as they leave their seats in government. The address was mostly writtenContinue reading “Remembering the Farewell Address”
A Pillow Probably Would’ve Been Better
I assume the push back might have been slightly different if former President Trump had taken a favorite white house lounge chair or a decorative pillow back home to his estate in Mar-a-Lago. But why would he ever make it that easy? Right, he wouldn’t. So, instead, he took classified documents. Last week, Federal agentsContinue reading “A Pillow Probably Would’ve Been Better”
Pigs are healing the blind
Nope, pigs still can’t fly- but apparently their skin can bring sight back to the visually impaired. Researchers, specifically from Linköping University in Sweden, have found that the skin of pigs has become an extremely influential factor is their new widely affordable corneal implant that treats the eye disease Keratoconus. Keratoconus is a disease whereContinue reading “Pigs are healing the blind”
President Biden Signs CHIPS ACT
“Today America is delivering, and I honestly believe that 50,75,100 years from now, people who will look back on this week, they’ll know that we met this moment.” Said President Biden in reference to the ACT getting signed into law Tuesday. The main purpose behind this ACT is to strengthen U.S. competitives with China byContinue reading “President Biden Signs CHIPS ACT”