The US must urgently address the historical and ongoing problem of police violence against communities of color. On August 9, Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male, was shot and killed by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. To many, this may sound like a tragic accident. Others may assume it was simply the manifestation of crime and punishment. In reality, the death of... Continue Reading
Michigan's "Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act" discriminates against trauma survivors. Ever one of the most controversial political topics, abortion has held a strong byline in US media since the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973. This time, Michigan is taking the lead in establishing policy shifts regarding reproductive justice and health care access when, on December 11, the state... Continue Reading
Facing a floundering economy, American graduates are being forced into a perpetual cycle of student-loan debt and underemployment that will not be resolved without a significant reassessment of American higher education. The imposition of debt on the lives of all, but particularly young people in the United States, is increasingly becoming a significant factor in career path decisions for... Continue Reading
The six-month-old Occupy Movement in Chicago seemed to have gone into hibernation, but it is back for action with the arrival of spring. Reinvigorated by the upcoming NATO summit in May, Occupy Chicago is arranging itself to deliver serious civil participation and vocalized dissatisfaction this summer. Though not entirely dissipated, Occupy Chicago was relatively quiet over the winter.... Continue Reading
An analysis of the self-imposed limitations of politicians when discussing polarizing issues of health and religion. What Democrats have coined as a “War on Women,” has catapulted from an initial policy shift requiring employers to cover contraceptives in their health insurance plans, to a slew of legislation aimed at preserving religious freedoms. In each political arena,... Continue Reading
