Whether it is through bans or fees, plastic bag usage around the world must go down. More needs to be done to help change our culture of convenience to one of conservation.
Posted inThe White House
At What Cost To Democracy Will Trump ‘ Keep America Great’?
Margaret Valenti breaks down Trump’s kick off re-election rally in Orlando with one question in mind: what’s the cost to democracy to keep Trump in office for four more years?
Posted inNaked Opinion
From Flag Burning To Hate Speech: In Defense Of The First Amendment
A recent presidential tweet highlights a tendency in US politics that sees the law as a tool to shut down controversial speech. Liam Glen writes on the importance of free expression.
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Where Does Your Trash End Up?
Recent news depicts marine animals ingesting, getting caught in, or inhaling harmful plastic waste which causes extreme distress and health problems that could result in death, but waste is not supposed to end up in the ocean. So how does this trash end up in places it is not supposed to be in the first place?
Posted inAfterimage Review
Supersonic Commercial Passenger Jets:An Aviation Technology That Almost Flew
Scott Benowitz writes about supersonic commercial passenger jets in the context of balancing environmental issues and the progress of new technologies
Posted inNaked Opinion
Discrimination: How Much Should Context Matter?
The question of how to address discriminatory actions perpetrated in the past that are not criminal but offensive need to be addressed in a manner consistent with the context and, more importantly, problematic nature of the offense.
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Joe Biden Should Not Reverse His Stance On Hyde Amendment
Joe Biden’s quick change of heart over the Hyde Amendment damages the integrity of his campaign. He should not face peer pressure to adopt more liberal stances.
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White House Reverses Obama’s Restrictions on HRAs for Small Businesses
On June 13, the HRA rule was announced by the Trump administration, allowing small businesses to offer accounts to employees to purchase their own health insurance plans as a means of increasing employer flexibility. But, critics warn that the rule could mean trouble for the individual insurance marketplace.
Posted inNaked Opinion
Beneath The Legal Veil: Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery
Sara Shapiro writes about the larger implications of Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery, a legal case where the Supreme Court considered a free exercise challenge to the construction of a road through the High Country of California used by American Indian groups for religious ceremonies.
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James Charles And Dangers Of YouTube Fame
Following the “cancellation” of James Charles, it is important to recognize the pitfalls of achieving YouTube fame at a young age. YouTube is not a healthy environment for children and teenagers to grow up in.