For years, schools have been considered safe havens, incubators secured from outside influence, where children could learn without fear of the pain and suffering caused by gun fire. Recent history has troubled that narrative. Mass shootings have increased steadily over the past several decades. And more specifically, the media has proliferated … [Read more...]
US Air Force Might Be Liable for Texas Church Shooting
On Sunday November 5th, a man by the name of Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire on a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 people and injury 20 more. Victims ranged in age, from 5 to 72, and one of those murdered was a 14-year old girl, the daughter of the local pastor. Wearing tactical clothing, Kelley did his damage before being chased … [Read more...]
Utah Nurse Receives $500,000 after Unreasonable Arrest
https://youtu.be/ihQ1-LQOkns?rel=0 In Late August, a nurse working at a Salt Lake City hospital stuck to her guns, when a city police detective insistently requested that she hand over the blood sample of an unconscious patient who had been involved in an automobile accident. Nurse Alex Wubbels refused to comply because of a hospital policy … [Read more...]
Keeping an Eye Out for Credit Card Fraud
These days, it seems like you never need cash, as more and more stores take credit cards. This is especially true with the rise of mobile apps that facilitate credit card transactions for small businesses. On the one hand, this is great news because who likes to handle tiny intractable coins and crumpled bills? But on the other hand, this means … [Read more...]
Asbestos Finds Its Way into Modern Aircraft
Before the 1980s, aircraft mechanics worked with asbestos everyday. The material was used in nearly every engine component that was exposed to heat. Though asbestos has been banned from use in modern aircraft parts, some parts in circulation made before 1980 still contain asbestos. In an ideal world, mechanics would be able to know if parts they’re … [Read more...]
The Disproportionate Effects of Climate Change
Very often, the struggle against climate change is framed as preventative. Under this framework, the truly damaging effects of global warming are flung out into the future. Thus, we are told to do something now in order to stop future disasters from occurring. There is, however, cause to question this framework. All we need to do is observe the … [Read more...]
The Public Health Effects of Climate Change
It is no longer a question whether climate change is real, at least in the eyes of most climate scientists. This phenomenon is universal, affecting every corner of the globe. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the United States is deeply affected by climate change and the associated weather patterns. Understanding the ramifications of the … [Read more...]
The EPA Plans to Repeal Emissions Rule for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The EPA recently proposed a rule repealing Obama-era standards meant to limit the environmental impact of heavy duty trucks – specifically targeting old engines and their greenhouse gas emissions. Gliders and trailers are at the center of the regulation in question. The former refers to the casing around the engine, including the cab. The latter is … [Read more...]
Utah Supreme Court Restores Original Sentence for Intoxicated Driver
On Christmas Eve in 2011, 18-month old Colum Pack was sitting in the back seat of the family car with his 3-year old brother Finn, without even a thought of the future. It was Christmas, after all. What was there to expect but gifts and the love of family. "I don't remember ever being this excited for Christmas before," Kelly Pack, Colum’s mother, … [Read more...]
One Year of the Trump Presidency
https://youtu.be/1ZAPwfrtAFY?rel=0 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver takes a look at some of what has happened during the Trump Presidency including Fake News, Whataboutism, and Trolling. From YouTube: One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald … [Read more...]
The GOP Strikes Down Financial Protection Rule
After the Equifax debacle and the Wells Fargo scandal, Republican Senators were still able to scrape by last week, voting to repeal the contentious arbitration rule, recently introduced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Vice President Mike Pence was brought to Capitol Hill to cast the tie-breaking vote, making for a 51-50 victory … [Read more...]
US District Court Disapproves of North Carolina’s Redistricting Map
Gerrymandering is nothing new, but recent political developments mark a new chapter in the lengthy saga of legislative re-districting. Starting in 2010, the Republican State Leadership Committee commenced the REDMAP project in an attempt to overtake state legislatures and governor mansions. With loads of funding, the GOP won 700 new seats in the … [Read more...]
Republicans Target Diversity Visa Program After New York City Incident
On Halloween day, tragedy struck downtown Manhattan when a man by the name of Sayfullo Saipov drove a rented truck into a bicycle lane killing eight people and injuring 12 others before smashing into a school bus. Saipov was shot by police officers, but survived and is currently in custody. Twitter Response In his ritualist Twitter response, … [Read more...]
New Bill Would Bolster US Election Cybersecurity
Amidst the protracted investigation regarding Russian interference in US elections, members of Congress from both parties have introduced a bill meant to protect the nation’s elections from outside influence. The legislation, known as the Securing America’s Voting Equipment (SAVE) Act, would institute robust cybersecurity measures designed to … [Read more...]
US District Judge Partially Enjoins Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Late last month, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly partially enjoined President Trump’s ban on transgender military personnel, while allowing the ban on sex-reassignment surgery to remain intact. In July, the President tweeted his intention to prohibit the inclusion of transgender people in the US Armed Forces, arguing that “[the] military … [Read more...]
GOP Tax Plan Would Give Churches Political Autonomy
This past Thursday, Republicans in the House unveiled their plan to radically alter the tax code, revealing the details of a project long kept in the dark. Major proposed changes include a reduction of the number of tax brackets from seven to five and a slashing of the corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent. The measure, entitled the Tax Cuts and … [Read more...]
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