Separation of church and state has always been a contentious issue in this country. It’s difficult to say whether we even really have it.
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Minority representation: the cracking and packing of American democracy
The 118th Congress is the most diverse in American history but still falls shy of representing the nation’s demographics accurately.
SCOTUS’ possible approach of racial neutrality in the new term
SCOTUS has entered its first week of the new term on Monday, and Long Beach State political science professors preview this year’s docket.
As America changes we need to stop looking to the past for guidance
I made a rookie mistake last week. As I sat at my kitchen table eating dinner, I absentmindedly went through the social media apps on my phone until I ended up on Facebook. Here I saw a post from a friend of a friend of a friend (let’s be clear[Read More…]
U.S. retreat from Syria will carry disastrous implications
For many American citizens, the seven-year-long civil war raging in Syria seems like a distant reality floating in the background of domestic affairs. As for myself, I find it difficult to ignore the injustices committed against the people of Syria and America’s frustratingly stale attitude toward them. If it wasn’t[Read More…]
The Constitution is long overdue for a revisit
Growing up in the U.S., we all learn about the Constitution and the 27 Amendments that make up the laws of our country. Many have caused controversy over the years, with the Second Amendment being the target of scrutiny as mass shootings become more prevalent across the nation. While wanting[Read More…]