Closing the Gender Wage Gap
On Tuesday, April 10thAmericans recognized Equal Pay Day, which is intended to raise awareness about the gender wage gap and symbolizes how …
The Silence Breakers
In recent months, millions of survivors have spoken out on social media to share their experiences of sexual harassment and violence using …
Media Today: A Flawed Watchdog?
In a nation blemished by scandal and tragedy, perhaps no other scandal remains more infamous than Watergate. In almost every retelling of …
“Fake News” and how it factors into today’s political climate
Although not mentioned in the textbook’s Chapter 6, “Fake News” is beginning to play more of a role in American politics as …
Is Public Opinion Truly the Opinion of the Public?
The Trump administration has released its plan regarding immigration in the United States, eliminating the Visa Lottery System, providing a pathway to …
The Post-Parkland Generation: Who Are We Now?
Throughout history, major events have shaped the American psyche. This has held true from the early years of the Great Depression, to …
The Lack of Government Initiatives Concerning Poverty
As written in the Declaration of Independence, all Americans were endowed inalienable rights upon birth, more specifically, “life, liberty and the pursuit …
American Democracy, Economy, and the Growing Population
Since 2000, the population of the United States has increased 11%. This change has caused many people to worry about the future …
How would the founders of the Constitution handle a First Amendment issue in our modern day world?
The American Revolution began in order to preserve the colonist’s existing way of life, rather than creating something new. But what came …