Donald Trump’s budget proposes getting the government out of the business of national service. This comes at a time when the election has divided Americans like few in history. And individuals from different walks of life in our fractured nation have fewer opportunities to have genuine encounters with one another. Civilian national service typically requires […]

There seems to be a clear correlation between health status and being out of the workforce. Those out of work, at least prime-age men (25 to 54 years), are plagued more often by health issues. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) data quoted by the Brookings Institution, prime-age males out of the workforce are […]

The N.A.A.C.P. announced two weeks ago that it will replace its current president as part of the latest effort to rejuvenate itself. President Cornell William Brooks will not be returning as the leader of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization according to the Associated Press. “The leadership of the NAACP has decided to implement an […]

I loved this piece from the Atlantic entitled, A World Without People, by Alan Taylor. Taylor has assembled a collection of photos from, “abandoned construction projects, industrial disaster zones, blighted urban neighborhoods, towns where residents left to escape violence or natural disasters, derelict Olympic venues, ghost towns, and more” to help us imagine what the […]

According to Amazon, they are bringing their futuristic ‘no queue’ grocery store to the U.K. after the online retail giant filed several trademark applications for Amazon Go, the app that allows consumers to bypass checkouts when they shop. The slogan “No Queue, no checkout,” was trademarked with the U.K. Intellectual Property Office Friday, hinting the […]

Ideology refers to a set of beliefs, values, doctrines, myths and preferences. Different ideologies support various political and social agendas for guiding a society or institution. Ideologies are systems of abstract thought about civic issues, and thus ideology is central to politics. Some ideologies express dissatisfaction with the current state and aspire to enact an […]

The signing of the “largest single arms deal in US history” with Saudi Arabia at the weekend shouldn’t really come as much of a surprise. For the last few years, the Saudis have been one of the biggest buyers of U.S. military equipment, with 2016 no exception. As the infographic below shows, the value of […]

The Last Man Standing, an ABC comedy series starring Tim Allan was canceled by ABC Television Network. Conservative website Heat Street has accused ABC of liberal bias, for its decision to decision to cancel the Friday night comedy. According to Heat Street, “The Last Man Standing cancellation has caused dismay among fans who believe the […]

The Brexit vote in Britain and the election of Donald Trump to become President of the United States have shown that there is a deep distrust of the elites in many countries. Popular anger is directed towards those who are seen to be rigging the economy (or politics) against the hard working common man. Just […]

One of the most likable men in Hollywood may have just announced his presidential bid for 2020. After weeks of teasing a run for presidency, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson told America “I’m in” during the season finale of “Saturday Night Live.” The pro wrestler-turned-actor said he was officially running for president starting that night, right […]