Controversy

Heed the Wisdom of the Lorax
Heed the Wisdom of the Lorax
A three-minute Paris Agreement tutorial + a little advice from the Lorax: “Give a shit about what’s happening here. Recycle. You can do that one thing.” …
Blond woman drinking water after a workout.
One in Four People Don’t Have Access to Clean Water
Finally. Water is being consumed more in the U.S. than soda … but at what price? Roughly 75% of single-use bottles end up in landfills. Makes you think, doesn’t it?! …
A cartoon image of a green troll typing on a keyboard.
Is it Time to Limit Freedom of Speech?
How do we protect people from undue harassment and false statements that the anonymous sometimes make (internet trolls) without eradicating the most basic of rights? Freedom of speech is a wonderful …
A quote by Associate Justice Holmes.
Is it Time to Reconsider the First Amendment?
The First Amendment is in the controversial spotlight (again) in part, due to the incident with ICE in Minneapolis—and it has me wondering how free, freedom of speech should be …
A woman drinking a glass of wine with her hand up as if to stop the camera from seeing her face.
Was I Just Sexually Harassed?
I was 45 minutes late to the meeting. When I arrive, and I walk in everyone turns, conversation ceases, and I am instantly aware of the fact that I am …
Background of the American flag with words about courage.
DO! Even if You Know You Might Lose
What makes a human being hate another human being? The shade of their skin? Their choice in religion? Their political views? OR is it simpler than that? Could it possibly be because humans, …
photo of wildfire on mountain
Who Should Pay for the California Fires?
What if we (the people) make an itemized bill, payable in full, and deliver it to these idiot teenage boys? Demand reimbursement for their stupidity … a settlement, if you …
Faded background of people without faces with the Greek letters alpha, beta, gamma, delta, epsilon.
And Now, Abortion
When I was young, my opinions were reflections of my own thoughts mixed with my observations. And I didn’t understand the issue. I only understand the ideal that the perfect …
Jesse Owens on the podium at the 1936 Olympics.
Is Adversity Subjective?
I have some inherent drive to always better myself, but also partially because I’ve never been in a situation so discouraging, so bleak, that it makes the bottom of a …
polaroid photo of a couple embracing
What Would Leo Tolstoy Say About Gay Marriage
All the same, while admittedly I am I applaud those with courage the courage to disclose a change in opinion. And I wholeheartedly bash those who would throw someone under the bus for doing …
Drawing of two hands coming together holding a young girl's silhouette.
The More I Know the Less I Understand
Education plays a prominent role in a person’s success, but, I think it’s illogical to aspire to educate the entire population … there’s just too many people. And there are …
Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil: workers
Is the Diamond on Your Hand Worth the Blood Lost to Put it There?
Do you know the story behind the diamonds you own? Not who gave it to you, but where it came from? How it was harvested? …