Truth, Tolerance, and the Rise of Trump

August 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Our land of the free, home of the brave turned 240 this past Independence Day, and our young country, though not without failure, has had much success. We have been the melting pot, the voice of democracy, and the technological trailblazer on the world's stage. The dreams we have dreamt for equality in the workplace seem closer than ever as we witness the end of the first African-American President's second term, with a woman waiting in the wings to take his place, if she can defeat The Donald.What is there to say about Donald Trump that hasn't already been said. My patience is constantly … [Read More...]

The Benefits and Risks of a Clinton-Warren Ticket

July 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment

As primary season comes to a close and the general election begins to ramp up, so too does the speculation regarding the potential Vice Presidential nominees.  The scrutiny under which potential candidates are put is enormous and given the unusual nature of this election cycle, unusual things may happen. Both campaigns may attempt to alter the course of the election in their favor by choosing a Vice Presidential candidate who may normally have never been considered.  Enter Elizabeth Warren.Even a few months ago, the thought of an aggressively liberal, two-woman, Clinton-Warren ticket was b … [Read More...]

Why Trump’s Invasive Brand Is Actually Unpatriotic

July 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment

A little over a month ago, I arrived in Washington, D.C. to begin a Summer Fellowship. My mom came with me to help set up my dorm and get my bearings. On Memorial Day, we joined the throng of people pushing through the humid atmosphere to Constitution Avenue in order to watch the annual Memorial Day parade. The parade included memorials dedicated to all the American wars and featured veterans and active duty servicemen and women as well as orchestras from each branch of the American military. … [Read More...]

The Alarming Discrepancy Between Clinton and Trump Endorsements

June 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment

In light of Paul Ryan’s seemingly begrudging recent endorsement of Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee, it is interesting to compare the kinds of endorsements his campaign has accrued along the way with those of Hillary's campaign.  Given that one of these two people will be the next President of the United States, it is important to consider the kinds of people who want to associate themselves with either Trump or Clinton, respectively.As Trump has struggled to get even his ow … [Read More...]

With Dictators as Friends, A Donald Trump Presidency Would Bear Bad Fruit

June 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Last Tuesday, Republican nominee Donald Trump received an endorsement from Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea. In DPRK Today, a North Korean periodical, the dictator praised Trump, calling him a “wise politician.” Positive feedback from the likes of Un should make us question Donald Trump's candidacy. To the international community, Un is regarded as a suppressive dictator. Rumors of purges and executions escape North Korea by way of defectors fleeing his isolated regime. Before tak … [Read More...]

Slamming the Door on the Syrian Stranger

December 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment

(Reposted with permission from author) “The terrorists are traitors to their own faith, trying, in effect, to hijack Islam itself. The enemy of America is not our many Muslim friends; it is not our many Arab friends. Our enemy is a radical network of terrorists, and every government that supports them.” George W. Bush I understand the genuine desire by Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to protect and defend Americans from potential security risks. Throughout the next few months, President (Barack) O … [Read More...]

Voting Against Their Interests: Wealth Inequality

November 22, 2015 By Leave a Comment

This is part of a series of articles about how Republicans convince its base to vote against their own interests. Today, we examine how some of the wealthiest Americans have taken over the Republican Party, thereby causing them to mislead most Republicans and some Independents into voting against their own interests.   Inequality of wealth is the greatest economic and social problem that our country now faces. The statistics state the case in a shocking manner. The wealthiest 1 percent in the Un … [Read More...]

The GOP’s Syrian Overreactions and Isolationism post-Paris

November 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Paris is arguably the most romantic city on the planet. With its impressionist art, royal architecture, relaxed daily life and world-class cuisine, the City of Light seduces you with its charm and beauty. I would know because I was just there 11 days ago. My wife and I were hired to document a wedding this month, while we, ourselves, celebrated 10 years of marriage a couple of weeks early -- this Thanksgiving is our big 1-0.  It's easy for any artist to fantasize about Parisian life while phot … [Read More...]

Voting Against Their Interests: GOP & Climate Change

October 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment

This is the first of a series of articles about how Republicans convince its base to vote against their own interests.Manmade climate change is real and 97% of all scientists accept it as fact.[1] The effect of climate change is causing severe damage to the Earth’s environment and is increasingly making it less habitable to life.Numerous scientific studies have documented the alarming damage from climate change. For example, the number of wild animals on Earth has been reduced by 50% in t … [Read More...]


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