The draft has been an essential part of the country since the beginning. It has been used in almost every war we’ve fought in. However, it forces people who don’t believe in […]
The draft is unconstitutional
The draft reflects inequality
The US Selective Service System (SSS) requires all male persons between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for the draft. It was founded in 1917, one month after the United […]
9/11 reminds America of fragility of national unity
Our national anthem begins with a question. As Americans, it’s our duty to answer it. But not every American has the same answer or vision for our future. While most of our […]
Politics belong outside of the classroom
Over the past few years, political tension has slowly risen to its boiling point. The parties seem to constantly be at war, with both sides claiming they’re right. This tension has seeped […]
Birth control should be available over the counter
Currently, women in the United States need a prescription from a healthcare provider to access hormonal birth control. It may sound simple, but getting a prescription is one of the biggest barriers […]
Why can’t I talk about my political beliefs?
Political views: everybody has them, but not everybody likes to talk about them, especially with family, friends and even just acquaintances. If your extended family is anything like mine, then almost everyone […]
Every American needs to wear their mask
The U.S. should enforce a national mask mandate. Yes, you read that correctly. If we had all worn our masks to begin with, we could’ve stopped the pandemic in its tracks, or […]
We should be able to partake in civil discourse online
We live in an age where politics are shoved in our faces from the minute we get out of bed to the second we shut our eyes and drift to sleep. It’s […]