In the recent weeks, lawmakers have been debating over a seemingly transparent law on the restriction upon minors to rent or buy video games depicting serious injury to a human being that is especially heinous, atrocious or cruel. The law was passed back in 2005, but didn’t gain much attention due to the fact enforcement was difficult and the content in addition to other legal challenges posed, was vague regarding First Amendment rights. In this one, presented by the unpopular… Read more

Helping: California voters Despite Proposition 19 not being favored by the majority of voters, many choices voters made in both ballot measures and on legislative seats are sure to benefit California. In regards to the governor and senate race, Californians weren’t given much of a choice. With the candidates for governor, it seemed like the premise was to choose whoever seemed like less of a crook, and Californians chose as best they could. Jerry Brown has a sketchy past and… Read more

HELPING: CHILE On Oct. 13, a Chilean rescue team managed to emancipate 33 miners who had been trapped 2,040 feet underground for two months. What started out as a routine rescue mission soon turned into an international event due in part to its complexity, genuine motive and impressive teamwork. With astounding proficiency, the team had every possible factor for success covered, and with national and even presidential support, ended the longest human entrapment underground in history. Their efforts proved that… Read more

In 2008, Proposition 11 stripped the power to draw redistricting lines from the State Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization and gave it to a separate board of 14 commissioners chosen by government auditors consisting of five Democrats, five Republicans and four of neither party. Proposition 20 extends that authority to the congressional districts as well, leaving no room for any part of the legislature to tamper with political boundaries for their advantage. Redistricting is an initiative set in attempt… Read more

Arguing for the government: Xavier Scott Since the media’s new and irresponsible approach in distinguishing what is and isn’t important, there have been many stunts made by senseless people that have not only made national news but sparked political debates. The one to receive this honor most recently is Pastor Terry Jones of Florida.  In vocalizing his rants slamming Islam and threatening to burn the Quran through Facebook and Twitter, what could have been just a man with radical and… Read more

In the beginning, there was Bush: an openly selfish, headstrong and confused man who misinterpreted religion as a means for world dominance. Bush provided an experience that left most Americans in deep need of relief. Both his election and re-election were dubious and controversial. His administration lied about weapons of mass destruction leading to the war in Iraq and his deregulation of Wall Street arguably started the economic meltdown. An “anybody but him” attitude embodied America and encompassed all Republicans… Read more