We made it! Four years under Donald Trump’s presidency yet here we are. The country is certainly worse off because of it, but America endures. Trump has disrupted so much. Partisanship is at an all time high while faith in institutions at an all time low. Irreparable damage continues to be done to the environment. …
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Guns won’t solve our Issues
Cards on the table, I really dislike American gun culture. If it was up to me I would try to remove almost all guns from private possession. But I understand that is currently an nonviable tactic in the US. But I think this is silly. ” Fear and unemployment contribute to increased crime, violence and …
Why the Hell has no Police Reform Happened Yet
This week another act of police brutality happened. Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back as he got into his own vehicle. The shooting has once again sparked outrage across the country. Once again, people have taken to the streets in cities across America. Once again, you see acts of amazing kindness and …
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Update on Police: Might need a Full Rebuild
Its amazing to see the difference arising on a city to city basis. Not sure how much you guys are paying attention to local news, or how the national media is portraying it, but how cities have been responding has a direct correlation on the protests and riots. Camden compared to Philadelphia has been a great example. Just a …
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How to Police the Police?
What type of restructuring has to occur to place faith back in the force? After the death of George Floyd, and the video that was later released, protests and riots have been breaking out across cities in the US. The police and government response has been less than stellar in most cases. An overwhelming anger …
Letter to Grampa
Hi Grandpa, Really enjoyed reading your paper. Was very thought provoking. Many theological teachings are used as general guidelines for morality, but infrequently as the basis to craft policy. What I found interesting was I agreed with many of your points. “It is the duty of the world’s wealthy nations to provide for the necessities—food, …
DC Small Business Question
Hi Jordan, I feel like cities thrive with their vibrant neighborhoods and amazing small businesses and restaurants. These businesses are one of the reasons people decide to pay much higher rent to stay inside the city. While an issue before Covid, the closure of restaurants and business has become even more apparent as the shutdown …
D.C.’s Restaurants won’t have the extended outdoor seating they deserve
This Monday, the D.C. council removed proposed legislation that would have allowed restaurants to apply for extended outdoor seating. Unfortunately, it only had the support of three council members, Mary Cheh, Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau, and was pulled from the Covid-19 emergency legislation. This legislation is what the D.C. restaurant scene needed to start …
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