Return of the Troops
Ryan Shea
As Trump’s presidency draws to a close, he plans for a parting shot in military action. He has called for the withdrawal of over 2,500 troops stationed in both Afghanistan and Iraq Continue Reading Return of the Troops
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Space X Astronauts Take Flight
Christopher Tully
3…2…1… take off. This historic event may have flown right under your radar.
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Worship and Covid-19
Shania Bennett
Since COVID-19 gathering restrictions have been implemented, many religious leaders and members of religious organizations have been left with the question, ‘Why aren’t our places of worship treated as essential?’ Continue Reading Worship and Covid-19
Past to Present: the Uighur Crisis
Naomi Oziel
The BBC has recently reported information indicating that China is forcing its Uighur population into camps. Continue Reading Past to Present: the Uighur Crisis
The Importance of the United States Postal System
Peter Jaskiewicz
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world; as social distancing guidelines are set, our way of life has shifted. Non-essential businesses closed for a while but have since returned under the new guidelines. But even when times are tough, the workers continue to provide us their services, essential or not. One essential service that supports the country in these times is the United States Postal Service (USPS). Continue Reading The Importance of the United States Postal System
The NBA’s Voting Campaign Sparks A Voting Increase Within The League
Michael Quinn
As election season comes to a close, NBA players, coaches, and personnel advocated that people get out and vote. The 2020 election saw a record-breaking voter increase, and registered voters within the NBA also saw a significant increase. Players did everything they could in making sure that their family, friends, fans, and themselves were registered to vote. Continue Reading The NBA’s Voting Campaign Sparks A Voting Increase Within The League
Philadelphia In A State Of Unrest
Dmytro Nayda
On October 26, 2020, Walter Wallace Jr. was shot and killed by two Philadelphia police officers. Following the death of Wallace, the city of Philadelphia soon fell into a state of unrest. Continue Reading Philadelphia In A State Of Unrest
90% of Eligible Philadelphians Are Now Registered To Vote – Highest Number Since 1984
Shania Bennett
Voter Registration In Philadelphia Is Up By 90%.
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Election Stress Disorder: Is It Real?
Neil Ahmed
The year 2020 will arguably become one of the most important years in world history. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its timing with the presidential election has many people on edge. Before the 2016 presidential election, a poll conducted by the American Psychological Association revealed that only 52% of people felt “a significant amount of stress” in the days leading up to the election. However, more than 70% of people surveyed before the 2020 election are feeling stressed. Continue Reading Election Stress Disorder: Is It Real?
New Supreme Court Justice Could Lead to Injustice for Immigrants
Oscar Almonte Espinal
Justice Barrett’s addition to the Supreme Court officially tilts the scales to six conservatives to three liberals. What does mean? Decisions regarding women reproductive rights, health care, LGBTQIA+ issues, and immigration rights are now at stake. Continue Reading New Supreme Court Justice Could Lead to Injustice for Immigrants