The week of November 11th has been a whirlwind for those in and outside of the government, consisting of two influential testimonies in front of the House Intelligence Committee in regards to the Donald Trump impeachment inquiry. These testimonies include one from diplomat Bill Taylor on Wednesday and one from former US ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch on Friday. One of the newest revelations regarding … Continue reading The Latest on President Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry

The elections occurred on Tuesday, November 5th for Virginia and Kentucky. Here are the most important take aways from both states: Andy Beshear, Attorney General of Kentucky and a member of the Democratic party won the race. While Republican Governor Matt Bevin originally refused to concede defeat, as of Thursday, November 15th, he accepted the loss. Beshear is to be sworn in on December 10th. … Continue reading Surprising Outcomes of the Kentucky and Virginia Elections

Brexit, Britain’s departure from the European Union, was first announced in 2016. It caused instant chaos with then Prime Minister David Cameron leaving office and the value of the Euro dropping dramatically. The public had voted to leave but the government had no clear plan of action. After numerous deadline extensions, Britain was meant to present a finalized Brexit deal to the EU by mid-October, … Continue reading Brexit Continues

The world as we know it is burning; and the Amazon rainforest shares that similar trait, but what most don’t know is that these fires were illegally and purposefully made by loggers and cattle ranchers who use the “slash and burn” method to clear land. This problem has been ongoing since the 60s, and environmentalists can conclude that 60% of global deforestation is due to … Continue reading Deforestation Due to Dummies

On August 27th, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that they were investigating approximately 94 cases of illnesses related to vaping in 14 states (CDC). What started as a relatively small issue has turned into a full fledged conflict, affecting many individuals across the nation. As of September 26th, there have been 805 reported illnesses related to vaping from 46 states, and 12 lives … Continue reading Unearthed Dangers of Vaping

“People are suffering, people are dying, entire ecosystems are collapsing. We are in the beginning of a mass extinction” (1:05 – 1:14 PBS Newshour). These are the words of 16 year old climate activist, Greta Thunberg, who has motivated over a million young people worldwide. Her first big public appearance was sailing across the Atlantic from Plymouth, Britain, to New York City to attend the … Continue reading The Follosal Failure

Everyone in the country knows just how important the president is. They make laws, represent our country, and are essentially the face of the American people. It’s no wonder everyone has such a vested interest in who’s next in the up and coming 2020 election. As for the election, there are far more democratic candidates to choose from this year, so it’s important to know … Continue reading Who’s Who: Top 5 Democratic Candidates for President