Month: February 2016

Duties of an Activist: How to Act Right in Your Activism

Activist: a person who campaigns for political and/or social change Activism: policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change Internal Political Change: change initiated by citizens of the country External Political Change: change initiated by other countries Social Change: any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural … Read moreDuties of an Activist: How to Act Right in Your Activism

Artist of The Month LUX LISBON

Lux Lisbon are a English 4-piece who do harmony laden indiepoprock songs made with tag-team-boy-girl vocals, under the influence of Dog is Dead, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Bloc Party, Simon and Garfunkel, Billy Bragg, Florence and Manics lyrics. In 2016, they will play their biggest show to date, self-promoting at Scala in London on April … Read moreArtist of The Month LUX LISBON

Apple vs. US Government

So by now many have heard the latest news on Apple and it’s ongoing fight with the government to gain access to their customer data information in their iPhones.  This fight between the two entities is more about data and security.  What’s at stake is the privacy of their customers and Apple’s vow to keep … Read moreApple vs. US Government

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY OR GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD?

No less then seventeen states have introduced legislation this year regarding the creation of, or alteration to, a state religious freedom law. Currently, 21 states have Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (RFRAs). Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas currently have a RFRA, but have introduced legislation this year to amend or supplement their law. Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, … Read moreRELIGIOUS LIBERTY OR GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD?

THE REAL SCOOP ON WEALTH INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES

Watching the news or reading any article remotely about the economy and I’m sure you’ll hear about the 1%.  What does that actually mean though?  Yeah, ok it means the really rich guys, right?  Ok, ok, the super-duper, ultra-mega rich guys!  Even still, what does that mean for most Americans? There’s an excellent YouTube video … Read moreTHE REAL SCOOP ON WEALTH INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES

WHO IS REALLY THE STRONGER CANDIDATE?

While Bernie Sanders popularity and message is gaining momentum and support, many still cling to the idea that Hillary is a sure thing.  Despite the fact that she consistently fails to poll ahead when pitted against a Republican candidate.  A recent national poll to look at the question was NBC News and the Wall Street … Read moreWHO IS REALLY THE STRONGER CANDIDATE?

TRADE THIS FOR THAT: AN ITALIAN LOVE STORY

We all need help from time to time figuring out what we should eat and what is only going to leave us unsatisfied.  In this article I tackle a hypothetical person and make simple, easy suggests to trade this for that to limit calories and increase health! Mario is 45 years old and is overweight … Read moreTRADE THIS FOR THAT: AN ITALIAN LOVE STORY

Analyzing Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul on Healthcare

A video recently surfaced of Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul discussing healthcare.  Paul attempts to make the argument that his idea of universal healthcare amounts to slavery for doctors. Rand Paul recently did a bit of his patented grandstanding by challenging Bernie Sanders to a debate that Rand knows he would lose handily, and that … Read moreAnalyzing Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul on Healthcare

New Form of Cheating

            There’s a fight against doping in professional cycling that seems never-ending.  We thought maybe it would come to an end with Lance Armstrong coming forward with his own admission with doping when he sat down with Oprah Winfrey.  However, that was in 2012 and we still haven’t come close to stopping the infiltration of … Read moreNew Form of Cheating

Consciously Developing a Pro-Black Attitude: Where False Education and Lack of Representation Matters

I will begin this by taking a moment to acknowledge the fact that this particular article will be highly opinionated and personal in nature. The perspectives I will be speaking of are brought forth from my own consciousness and experience. I will begin with some background knowledge regarding my upbringing and character. I am a … Read moreConsciously Developing a Pro-Black Attitude: Where False Education and Lack of Representation Matters

50 Years and Counting

I’m going to go ahead and chime in on this issue of Beyoncé and her politically charged performance during the halftime show of this year’s 50th anniversary celebration of the NFL Super Bowl. First of all the entire halftime show clearly had a larger message that is very relevant to the times we are living … Read more50 Years and Counting

Five Simple Suggestions to Shed Unwanted Pounds

With summer fast approaching on the horizon we can all use a refresher on a few ways to shed those extra pounds that might have crept up on you (ok, you know they did) over the winter.  Put all the pumpkin spice everything down and keep reading for simple, realistic tips to come back from … Read moreFive Simple Suggestions to Shed Unwanted Pounds