Mass shootings are an American tragedy. It is a tragedy that so many lives are lost in a second at gunpoint. It is a tragedy that things like these happen so often that it seems like the daily news that doesn't seem to affect anyone. Usually when there is a mass shooting in America, things go like this: the entire country is heartbroken due to this tragedy, the news is … [Read more...] about Mass Shootings: Who is the Face of this Tragedy?
Racism and Detention Camps
During the Trump administration, many ICE raids were made which caused overcrowding in the detention centers. Inhumane conditions were normalized and children were often separated from their parents leaving the kids scared and alone. With the appearance of COVID and the overcrowding of these detention centers, there is a public safety issue taking place in these detention … [Read more...] about Racism and Detention Camps
Immigration
Immigration, one of the most controversial topics in the United States. This is a topic that completely divides the nation. On the conservative side, there are those that believe illegal immigration should be punished and that all “illegals” should be deported. On the liberal side, are those that believe everyone deserves to stay in this country regardless of immigration … [Read more...] about Immigration
First and Second Agreement
The First Agreement - Be Impeccable With Your Word Growing up we are taught to say nice things because it is the right thing to do, but we are never given an actual reason to justify this. Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of The Four Agreements, describes four agreements one must promise to keep in order to achieve personal freedom. He starts off with the first agreement, being … [Read more...] about First and Second Agreement
Coronavirus and White Privilege
The president of the United States has gotten Corona. After months of saying wearing a mask was something unnecessary and making his followers believe it's their “right” to not wear a mask, this man and his team are all affected by Corona and contributed to the spreading of this pandemic. If the country's president doesn't set an example for his blind followers, America will … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and White Privilege