In 1984, John Dillon began his lifetime of service at the ripe age of 22. With only $2,500 to his name from a recent summer job, Dillon invested in founding a nonprofit organization that would provide food and clothing to the homeless population living on Skid Row. This organization, now named Chrysalis, has grown rapidly into a major NGO in the LA area that helps the homeless … [Read more...] about Hopeless to Hopeful
Archives for October 2018
A Theoretical Analysis of Gonzales v. Carhart: CCV vs. DCV
In an age of high Adversarial Legalism, political science experts have developed multiple arguments for and against the reality and effectiveness of “judicial policymaking.” These arguments have manifested into two diametrically opposed and often idealistic outlooks: the Constrained Court View (CCV) and the Dynamic Court View (DCV). According to the CCV, the United States … [Read more...] about A Theoretical Analysis of Gonzales v. Carhart: CCV vs. DCV
The Nestle Company: Perception Vs Reality
Over the course of the last 40-50 years, Nestlé has been somewhat of a controversial company. Consistently making headlines (often not in a good way) Nestle has obviously garnered much attention as the largest food services company in the world. By investigating some of their social and environmental policies, it is possible to understand how their relationship with the media … [Read more...] about The Nestle Company: Perception Vs Reality
The Exception to the Rule
A longtime exception to the rule, many homosexual people have experienced prejudice and unfavorable legal bias that others who proclaim equality for all have not. Though he may not be a household name, Stephen Endean laid an incredible foundation for furthering the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer citizens here in the United States. His creation - … [Read more...] about The Exception to the Rule
The Music Industrialist: New Nielsen Study
In previous posts, we’ve examined the impact of streaming, which over the past ten years has become the dominant medium for music consumption, on artists. Simply put, one can now stream billions of songs on any number of streaming services for just $9.99 a month — what consumers used to spend on one CD or album download. At those rates, a severe drop in revenue is inevitable … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: New Nielsen Study