Political Activist | Social Justice Advocate
Political Activist | Social Justice Advocate
“In our country, we have morals. We are protecting our children. We’re passing this law for ourselves, for our children, and our children’s children.” That statement is from a politician talking about an anti-LGBTQ law. Sound familiar? It sounds like…
Virginia elections are coming up on November 7th, 2023. Early voting has already started. The entire state legislature is up for grabs. Governor Glenn Youngkin and his billionaire friends have poured millions of dollars into these races. You might not…
Border walls. The Biden administration is moving forward with 20 miles of new border wall. President Biden, when he was a candidate for the office, swore that he would never build a single foot of border wall. He admits border…
In “How to Prevent Gun Massacres? Look Around the World,” John Cassidy delves into gun control. Comparing the United States to other countries that have successfully implemented reforms to reduce mass shootings. Gun Control In Australia Drawing on the tragic…
We need Supreme Court term limits. With this current court, there’s a looming sense of dread at the start of a new Supreme Court term. It’s’ because we’re all wondering what rights they will take away from us this year.…
The hidden health effects of war. How does a war affect people’s health? Even if humanitarian aid were to get to the people of war, their health would be forever changed. Even though the media reports death toll numbers, more…
There are yard signs we pass every day with people’s names we’ve never heard of. What are those people running for? School board. It’s as important as ever to know who these people are because groups on the far right…
So what can we do when we hear news about our local politics that makes us angry or frustrated? The first thing to do is diagnose the problem. Is the issue that bothers you local, state, or national? You need…
The discourse about Palestine and Israel. Reactions to genocide and ethnic cleansing have devolved into impassioned flag-waving and performances. We must resist the pressure to do “sports team activism.” There’s a trap of believing that if we are rooting for…
A brief victory for democracy. We’ll take it. There might be hope for the Republican Party after all. The GOP officially revoked its nomination of Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House. This after 112 Republicans voted behind closed doors…