We are 16 days away from Election Day 2020 and early voters are being especially proactive this year. More than 27 million ballots have already been cast by U.S. voters. Early voters are taking advantage of their right to vote early in such a crucial election. Compared to 2016, there is a 152% increase inContinue reading “Early Voting 2020: New Records Set Already”
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Why the Philippines Needs to Maintain US Relations
The United States and the Philippines diplomatic relationship can be traced all the way back to 1946. The diplomatic relationship between these two countries is based on the goal of preserving and strengthening democratic ideals. As the United States oldest ally in Southeast Asia, the Philippines has relied on the United States for economic, humanitarianContinue reading “Why the Philippines Needs to Maintain US Relations”
Trump’s Federal Income Taxes Upsets Voters
At this point it seems as though Trump’s electoral magic has worn off as Biden’s lead widens the gap for a 2nd term under the current U.S. President. Now, as reports suggest that President Trump has only paid a mere total of $750 in federal income taxes, polling on the topic suggests that his conductContinue reading “Trump’s Federal Income Taxes Upsets Voters”
A Closer Look at Arizona’s Ballot Initiatives
Proposition 207 – Marijuana Legalization Initiative This proposition aims to legalize the use, purchase, and transport of marijuana for people who are 21 years of age or older. People also have the ability to grow marijuana plants, although there are restrictions on the quantity and location. Smoking marijuana in public and driving under the influenceContinue reading “A Closer Look at Arizona’s Ballot Initiatives”
Nigeria’s Fight to End Police Brutality
As protests continue to occur throughout the United States, other countries are following suit and standing up to injustice. In Nigeria, Citizens are continuing to protest against police brutality. The protesters call for systemic reformation and the abolishment of the police unit called the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The demonstrations began on October 8th, and withinContinue reading “Nigeria’s Fight to End Police Brutality”
California Proposition 25: Replacing Cash Bail with Risk Assessment
California Proposition 25, the Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum, is on the California ballot as a veto referendum. Prop. 25 decides the fate of Senate Bill 10 which “eliminates the cash bail system, replacing it with an algorithm than determines whether a person is held in jail or let out on their ownContinue reading “California Proposition 25: Replacing Cash Bail with Risk Assessment”
Conflict Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Rises
Protests continue as the Armenian and Azerbaijani forces have been at war due to Azerbaijani accusing Armenia of targeting the countries cities that are past the war zone. Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds of others have been wounded in result of the war. Azerbaijani President Aliyev stated that the only way toContinue reading “Conflict Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Rises”
The United States and Refugees
The United States of America was established around democratic ideals. Democratic ideals such as liberty, self-government, individualism, and equality. Every single year refugees enter the United States in hopes of finding a better and safer environment. National Immigration Forum defines refugees as a “person outside of his or her nationality, who is unable or unwillingContinue reading “The United States and Refugees”
Trump Speeding Up Vaccine to Boost Re-Election Numbers?
U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed the newly approved U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules which would make circumstances incredibly difficult to pass a vaccine to be approved before the election. In a tweet Tuesday night, on October 6th, Trump had posted a tweet aimed at FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn stating how “New FDAContinue reading “Trump Speeding Up Vaccine to Boost Re-Election Numbers?”
Presidential Crisis in a Global Pandemic
Friday, October 1, President Trump announced in a tweet his and First Lady Trump’s positive diagnosis for COVID-19, sharing, Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER! – President Trump: @realDonaldTrump Since President Trump’s announcement, his COVID-19 diagnosis and statusContinue reading “Presidential Crisis in a Global Pandemic”
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