Minimum Wage Reality

There is a heated debate going on in America right now over minimum wage. Supporters argue that increasing minimum wage boosts low-income consumer spending thus stimulating the economy. Opponents of minimum wage propose that it ultimately increases unemployment and inevitably hurts those who it intends to help. So which argument is right?

Do we Dare? The impact of the legalization of marijuana

 The legalization of marijuana is and has always has been a very controversial situation. It is important when considering the legalization of marijuana to focus not only on the benefits it can provide, but also the negative impact it could potentially cause to our society.

Cold War Tensions Getting Hot

Ukraine is the battleground for a new Cold War with Russia. Tensions between the Russian Federation and NATO countries are at a level not unlike that fifty year span of time filled with espionage and proxy wars. I believe that we should be more aggressive with aid to the Ukraine. Not just sanctions against a belligerent neighbor, but provide them with arms and training as well. 

Performers Performing at an Enhanced Performance Level

Performance-enhancing drugs are used by athletes in a wide variety of sports and activities, with the purpose being to make them bigger, better, faster, and stronger. Unfortunately, often times the risks of taking steroids outweigh the benefits. The use of performance enhancing drugs is prohibited for athletes, but if the athletes are willing to take the risk, their use of the drugs should be their choice.

Civil Forfeiture

Police power is greatly regulated in the United States, making sure the average citizen has their rights protected, at least most of the time. 

LB 643 The Cannabis Compassion and Care Act

LB 643 The Cannabis Compassion and Care Act recently proposed and put up for discussion at Nebraska's legislature that aims to legalize Medical Cannabis for the purpose treat ill patients who suffer from deliberating medical conditions who's medical treatment can benefit from ingesting medical cannabis. So the purpose of this post is to look into the medical practicality of cannabis and how other states across America have gone about in dealing with this controversial subject and some of the benefits it had brought with its legalization.

Obesity: A Hefty Increase in a Growing Epidemic

American culture has started a new worldwide phenomena. Although seemingly the most obese nation, the United States’ advantage is drastically shrinking due to the steady increase in worldwide obesity. Since other countries are following in America's footsteps, the trend needs to be reversed, whether on an national level or a state-by-state basis.

Childhood Vaccinations: Definitely Worth a Shot!

            Doctor visits are never fun, and shots can even be scary for young children. However, childhood vaccinations are essential to ensure that children from all over stay safe from infectious diseases. The benefits of vaccinations far outweigh the "consequences" that anti-vaccinators advocate for.

Simon Says: The Supreme Court, Same-Sex Marriage, and the Fourteenth Amendment

The Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments in April 2015 examining bans on same-sex marriage and states' requirements to recognize out-of-state marriages under the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision reached by the court will have implications for same-sex couples throughout the United States.

The Right To Keep And Bear Arms

One of the greatest debates people have in the World is about our Second Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms. People need to look at it through many different aspects. Many could argue that laws should be passed to limit gun ownership. They think it would reduce crime and the accidents that could happen, but others use guns as self-defense. There are many opinions out there, what do you think?

The USATF's Crimes: The Disfunctionality of the United States' Fastest Governing Body

The USA Track & Field Association has become a problem over the last few years. At the USATF Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California in early December of the same year, the USATF Board of Directors ignored the USATF Membership in an election, and overturned their decision without cause. What has happened to the most important Track and Field organization in the nation, and how can it be fixed?

The Second Amendment-Literally Fighting for Your RIghts

Abstract: Due to several mass shootings in the past decade much debate has been brought up about a citizens right to bear arms. Should there be limits to what a citizen can possess, what types of weapons should be available to the public? The debate has brought out the worst from both sides of the spectrum. Yet despite the harsh rhetoric, there lies a truth, this Amendment helps citizens to protect all the others.

Illegal Immigration: The War Within

History shows that the United States’ fight against illegal immigration has shown little to zero progress and the negative economic affects resulting from this issue are still a problem today. The distaste for illegal aliens often leads to them being treated unfairly within the legal system and could be considered unconstitutional by law.

Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Federal Funding or Not?

The field of medical research is a fast paced discipline.  Researchers are always searching for ways to unlock solutions to incurable diseases. In recent years, they may have found the key: human embryonic stem cells. However, utilizing these "special" cells has raised many ethical questions. Human embryonic stem cell research should be funded by the federal government because of the many benefits that could possibly come from conducting clinical trials.

School lunch programs and federal government involvment

School lunches are a common thought when thinking about childhood memories. But today, lunch programs aren't like they used to be a decade ago. Today, the federal government has taken too much control of school lunch programs and changed how they work and are funded.

Dress Codes Don't Cover Up Sexism

High school dress codes teach young women that their bodies are distracting and should be hidden. High schools with these kind of dress codes are promoting a society where women are sexualized from a young age and where men are encouraged to look at women and classify them as objects instead of humans. Dress codes should be changed to accommodate modern society.

The Deep Web’s Deep Secret-What it is how it helps

Explanation of how the deep web works and how it is used today.  From drugs to Hit men to communication I’ll show you all the inner workings both good and bad of this secret place.  The Deep web has hidden potential in the war against oppression literally. 

Cheerleaders Should be Soaring to New Heights

If you do not leap you do not know what it feels like to fly. The stunting ban in Nebraska should be repealed. This ban prohibits cheerleaders from being fully able to participate in the activity of cheerleading.

Collegiate Sports Ruining Students One Day At a Time

What takes more time than a part-time job, is found on almost every college campus, and has the potential to steal your healthy body right from under you? …That’s right, it’s college athletics. Student-athletes on the collegiate level are continuously battling to remain eligible, looking for new advancements in treatment to ensure the fastest recovery, and using the money from the university for their sports career rather then education. In the end is it really worth all the risks in order to deliver that National Championship or March Madness to the avid sports fans?

ISIS executes Jordanian pilot, the country of Jordan reacts, should U.S. get involved?

Author: Conner R. McHugh, Date Published: 4/10/15

Abstract

The wars overseas have not been a popular thought in the eyes of civilians in the United States throughout the years. The peak motivation towards war arose with the flames of 9/11. ISIS is an evil organization that wants nothing more than to dominate the world with sharia law and get rid of any opposing religious or moral beliefs in general. Whether we like it or not we have become involved in the fight with these terrorists and we only have two options, exterminate them where they stand, or draw back our forces and await the day they have become strong enough to attack our homeland.