As I begin writing this, on the 27th of September, the day of the testimonies of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am sitting at my bedroom after a day of catching snippets of the testimonies and hearing the whole depth and breadth of thoughts and opinions to be held. I...
For every great historical figure in the past, there was someone, whether it be a close companion, lieutenant, or follower, who made their success possible. Although great leaders deservedly warrant praise for their admirable qualities, their success depended on the loyalty of their companions or subordinates.
As a society, our retelling of history mainly concentrates on the big characters of...
Class tensions have always been at the forefront of controversy in American politics throughout American history. It has been a centuries-long battle between rich and poor. Yet, people always forget how hard the rich have it. It's time to change that by forgiving student loan debt!
Medical School and Law School are expensive! Those student debts are the only things...
The second theme of Catholic Social Teaching is Call to Family, Community, and Participation. Catholic Social Teaching teaches us that the institutions of the family and the community are vital to the health of society and the dignity of humans.
The Church teaches that people have the right to participate in society, and seek the common good. Subsequently, society...
Fun fact: you can be a justice of the U.S Supreme Court, so can anyone else on the planet, a dog, or even a rock. Â This is obviously a comical interpretation of the Constitution; a dog will never become a Supreme Court justice. Â The reason that all of the justices have been humans with some legal training is because...
In May of this year, California's Recall Governor Newsom effort hit its required votes. The legal process is launching and over forty candidates race to the podium. From radio-host Larry Elder (R) and former San Diego governor Kevin Faulkner (R) to self-proclaimed moderates like trans-activist Katelyn Jenner (R) and YouTube financial advisor Kevin Paffrath (D), some faces stand out.
The...
The Time is Now:
Seventeen lives were lost on Valentines Day in Parkland, Florida where a shooter went inside the school unopposed and was later pinned down by the police.
What happened in Florida is another case of the many mass shootings that have occurred in our country. The United States has a long and systematic pattern of gun violence that shows...
As people are still recovering from the polarized election of 2016, it may be shocking that elections are again on the horizon. If you do not vote in these midterm elections, you will not be in the minority. In the last midterm elections during 2014, voter turnout was 35.9% (in contrast to the 60% turnout rate during the 2016...
