The misconception that vaccinations are dangerous is a topic that has swirled through the public for years now. In a Texas A&M Survey taken between late May and June of 2020, it was found that more than 31% of the American population had no intention of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. More and more “anti—vaxxers” pop up all over the globe spreading opinions that usually have little scientific background.
Read MoreTexas is currently suffering from one of its worst climate crises in state history. While The Lone Star State is no stranger to blackouts due to weather emergencies like tornados and hurricanes, Winter Storm Uri was a uniquely dangerous incident. Millions of Texans went without power and were freezing in their homes without safe drinking water.
Read MoreAs the great American philosopher George “Dubya” Bush once said, “Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.”
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Read MoreMainstream society is increasingly becoming aware of cultural appropriation and the white-washed version of history taught in the American education system.
Read MoreIt’s easy to become numb to death, especially when it’s other people’s families and friends. Hearing the daily and collective statistics during the pandemic, it begins to feel like these numbers aren’t real people.
Read MoreThe trouble with this virus does not come from lack of research or even a bad immune system; it stems from our collective decision to feign ignorance. We go out to eat, we enjoy the simplicities of strolling down avenues, all in the middle of a raging pandemic. We don’t want to believe it, but things have not gotten better.
Read MoreWatching the Masters Tournament this past weekend, I was reminded of a phrase coined by sportscaster Jim Nantz about the yearly event: “A tradition unlike any other.” What immediately came to mind wasn’t the Super Bowl of golf, but instead the long and storied tradition of the political left eating their own
Read More“Again the Academy is not meant to guide filmmaking but rather help put standards in place in order to be recognized in excellence. I do think in the Film and TV business right now there is a universal awareness we need to stop depicting characters based on racial stereotypes.”
Her “Back on Track” program is a 12-18 month program that focuses on education, employment, and 220 hours of community service. First-time nonviolent felony offenders were eligible to participate in this program rather than going into the prison system.
Read More“To the children of this country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: dream with ambition, lead with conviction and see yourself in a way that others may not. Simply because they’ve never seen it before.”
Read MoreThe weekend before the election my physical health began to improve, and my mental health started to tank. Through Election Day my anxiety shot through the roof. Existential dread found its way in, stress manifested, and I was overwhelmed with an array of other unrecognizable emotions.
Read MoreAs Veterans Day approaches this election year it’s more important than ever to remember what November 11 represents.
“we are grateful that it’s Veterans Day,” but what are people going to do for the veterans, other than enjoy a sale that uses their name?
Read MoreTrump’s track record of lying did not skip out on the night. When Wallace asked President Donald Trump if he would denounce white supremacy, he responded, “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by, but I'll tell you what, somebody's got to do something about Antifa and the left." He later retracted that statement, stating he did not know who the Proud Boys were.
Read MoreShe is the antithesis of what is expected of a First Lady. Her behavior and lack of involvement in important humanitarian issues undermines the efforts of former First Ladies and disrespects the legacy of the position
Read MoreThe graduating class of 2020 has had one of the more somber educational experiences in recent times.
Sorting through major-preparatory classes, general education classes and future schools can be awful, but it doesn't have to be!
Read MoreBlack women being left out is not a new phenomenon.
Read MoreIf committing to college was not hard enough already, the wake of COVID-19 has many students second-guessing whether or not to attend a four-year university.
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