The criminalization of marijuana originates in racism, continues today
The propaganda that marijuana is bad and will kill you is something we have all likely heard this for much of our lives. Now, as …
Posts tagged United States
U.S. fights a war for the people, but where’s the people’s justice?
As we’ve all heard, Syria was bombed again by the United States, this time near doubling their missile strikes from last year’s 59 Tomahawk cruise …
All Black Everything, event celebrating the spirit of Black History Month
On Feb. 26, students from around campus gathered together while wearing black clothing in an event called “All Black Everything.” “During the All Black Everything event, people got together wearing …
Understanding faith
One of the principle rights found in the American Bill of Rights is the right to practice whatever religion we wish, and that the government …
A letter from a minority
It’s funny I write this now, as my life has been steadily improving since moving from small town Loudon, Tennessee to Johnson City. College has …
President Donald Trump: Post-Charlottesville
The presidency of Donald J. Trump has been controversial before he ever stepped foot in the White House, and it became even more controversial the …
Angry Rhetoric and Cable-News Media Dividing the U.S.
The angry rhetoric spouted by President Donald J. Trump and shown by the news media, repeatedly, is dividing the U.S. As a citizen of this …
Letter to the editor: U.S. Census opens a backdoor for illegal immigrants to participate in democracy
Every single day, millions of illegal immigrants participate in our democracy. No, not just on Election Day, but everyday in Congress. “How is this possible” …
Could the Oscars help solve Hollywood’s problem with representation?
As a white man, I’m guaranteed to turn on the TV or go to a movie and see an approximation of my lived experiences presented …