Regardless of your political affiliation, most would agree the overall political climate has changed dramatically in recent times. It has become more polarized, people are participating in the process less frequently and even veterans’ roles in it are changing. For a majority of the second half...
A total of 3,530 Medals of Honor have been given to date. Of those, only 30 have been awarded since the Vietnam War, and all were awarded posthumously. Two of those were for service in Somalia, 20 for Afghanistan and eight for Iraq. Only 66 service...
After President Ashraf Ghani fled the nation, the Taliban surged into Kabul on Sunday, bringing an end to two decades of unsuccessful attempts to install Western-style liberal democracy. The White House rushed to explain how the government in Afghanistan disintegrated so swiftly as terrible sights played...
Soon after US President Joe Biden announced that the American military would be withdrawing from Afghanistan after 20 long years, few critics have been accusing him of accepting the defeat. However, an unlikely coalition of Veterans has come forward to back Biden's decision and explain how...
Derek Chauvin, a former police officer, has been charged with second and third-degree murder of an African-American- George Floyd. With the trial still in its second week, several pieces of evidence show that Floyd died of the excessive, will court be able to serve justice...
Georgia's GOP senators are still refusing to acknowledge Joe Biden as president-elect a day after Electoral College voters met to cast their ballots and officially name him the winner over President Trump. ...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is intimidating to overturn a new Austin policy that permits camping in public areas, including sidewalks. The governor said almost any strategy is superior to allowing people to camp out on places like Congress Avenue. Coming to talk about Austin city...
The growing influence of Social Media over people's choice has become the central element of growing industries in the market. The advent is such that now Artificial intelligence has started to rule the world in several sectors. In the recent history of politics, we have...
Net neutrality ensures internet service providers treat all data on the internet equally. Proponents of net neutrality laws argue that it balances the idea of free flow of information. Opponents complain that the law increases operational costs and makes controversial content readily available. What do you think?...
Border Patrol personnel has risen considerably in the past few decades. Border fencing has also increased. Proponents demand this for national interest and blame immigrants sneaking in for terrorism, drug trafficking and random acts of violence. Opponents consider most illegal entrants as Mexicans seeking temporary work, posing...
There has been a massive increase in school shootings in the past years. Lawmakers are considering arming teachers and school staff that are skilled with weapons to curb school shootings. Proponents welcome this as an appropriate measure. Opponents argue that this would harm a school’s learning environment and...
Controlled Substances Act prohibits the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain drugs. Decriminalizing drug use would put a stop to arrests and criminal punishment for possessing a small amount of a drug for personal use. Proponents believe criminalizing drug use hurts families and communities, compounds...
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition? A generalized supposition exists that people on the no-fly list can walk into a store and buy guns. There is an increased demand for a ban. Proponents consider it essential to prevent terrorism. Opponents argue...
Lawmakers are floating proposals for increased surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhood citing an overall increase in terrorist activities all across Europe. Proponents consider it essential for national security. Opponents demand police actions based on intelligence and not specifically targeting a minority group. What are your thoughts? Should...
Gun control laws have always sparked one of the most controversial debates in the United States. Proponents of more gun control laws state that more restrictions will decrease gun violence. Opponents mention Second Amendment and consider gun ownership an individual's right for self-defense What are your thoughts? Should...
Currently, the redrawing of congressional districts is controlled by state legislature every ten years. The data accessible to legislative mapmakers have made it easier to predict voting patterns and map districts with fine lines. Critics say these practices allow representatives to choose their voters instead of...
There have been many allegations about social media sites manipulating voters using fake propaganda information. Social media has become an effective medium to propagate misleading content. Those in favor of policy restriction for social media sites consider it imperative for a fair and progressive society. Opponents say...
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