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Today’s Protesters Should Learn From MLK

We’ve had a lot of protests lately, and in many of them, the cry has been “no justice, no peace.” Simply put, it means the protesters promise to continue their aggressive dissent until their demands are heard and action is… Read More

The Spill: The Violence Keeps Growing

The Violence Keeps Growing For the past several months, our nation has become a battleground for civil unrest resulting in protests, riots, and looting. In Kenosha, WI, Jacob Blake was shot by the police. This sparked riots in the area and… Read More

Civil Unrest in the United States: A History

Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave who became an antislavery activist. In 1866, he wrote an essay for The Atlantic on the benefits of rebellion: “There is cause to be thankful even for rebellion. It is an impressive teacher, though a… Read More

A Closer Look at Antifa

During the recent riots, President Donald Trump blamed Antifa for the mayhem on America’s streets. The president announced that he would label the group a domestic terrorist organization. Let’s explore what Antifa is, how it formed, and what it has… Read More

The Spill: Artemis Accords

NASA’s Artemis Accords for Cooperation in Space The final frontier is starting to get a lot more visitors. It had been about a decade since America launched astronauts into space, but that changed on Saturday. This time, the rocket was… Read More

Looting and Rioting Accomplish Nothing but Destruction

Nearly every cable news station is running endless footage of mayhem and madness as riots spring up in urban centers across America. As usual, the American media provides plenty of news about the events, but very little in the way… Read More

People Demand Justice for George Floyd

Protests are happening in cities across America after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer. What began as peaceful protests have turned into riots, with people setting fires, damaging property, and looting stores. Floyd was… Read More