No winners, but many losers in aftermath of the U.S. government shutdown

Shortly after the United States government shutdown began at midnight on October 1, Republicans and Democrats immediately began placing the blame on one another. Senate Majority Leader and Democrat Harry Reid put the blame on Republicans when, on October 1,  he told the Senate “Government is closed, because of the irrationality of what is going … Continue reading →

American gun control: does change come from Congress or from people?

Due to a rise in mass shootings in recent years, debate over implementing stricter gun laws has seized the United States yet again. While it is impractical to ban firearms altogether, enforcing tighter gun control would not restrict or threaten any basic rights that gun enthusiasts currently enjoy. It would simply make the country more … Continue reading →

Washington Redskins team name under attack

National Football League (NFL) team the Washington Redskins has been heavily criticized for the name of their team, a name that is said to offend Native Americans. The recent controversy began when President Barack Obama said, in an interview to the Associated Press on Oct. 5, that if he were the owner of the team … Continue reading →