Thousands of Americans packed the National Mall on Friday as America officially swore in the 45th President of the United States, business mogul Donald Trump. Many attendees sported their famous red hats bearing Trump’s signature campaign slogan “Make America Great Again”, cheered loudly as they heard the new Commander-in-Chief address the world regarding his vision […]
Category: Politics
Letter to Obama: Reflections on a Wintry Legacy
Eight long years ago, a young black boy from Detroit—a descendant of slaves—saw perhaps one of the most amazing events in human history. Dear 44, Just like the elements of winter, memories of you are both beautiful and cold. Eight long years ago, a young black boy from Detroit—a descendent of slaves—saw perhaps one of […]
Capital Punishment Betrays Our Nation’s Founding Principles
There is an understandable and righteous desire to execute Dylann Roof, especially after he was convicted of such a vile and horrific crime. Seeking this vindication is a primal instinct—to address the wrong that has been committed, to “balance the scales.” When Hamlet states “Haste me to know’t that I, with wings as swift as […]
President Obama: An Inspirational Man Dealt a Poor Hand
In the wake of the inauguration of President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama finished the process of leaving the highest office America has to offer. Concluding his time as Commander-in-Chief with a heartfelt Farewell Address in Chicago alongside his final press conference, Obama conveyed a sense of sincere gratitude for the honor of […]
By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed
It’s often said, “Let the punishment fit the crime.” We find in Genesis 9:6 the command, “Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed.” Yet as a society, we do not honor this ancient wisdom. We laugh at it, treat it with scorn. We haughtily quote the empty platitude that “an eye […]
Abortion Debate Series: Round Three
Should the United States government (federally or through states and territories) restrict (totally or partially) a woman’s right to an abortion? This article is the final installment in a debate series on the topic of abortion by authors Deion Kathawa and Andrew Beddow. Read their original arguments here, and their rebuttals here. Abortion Should Be Legal: A Reply to […]
Abortion Debate Series: Round Two
Should the United States government (federally or through states and territories) restrict (totally or partially) a woman’s right to an abortion? This article is the second round in a debate series on the topic of abortion by authors Deion Kathawa and Andrew Beddow. Read the original arguments here. Deontology is more in Keeping with a Regime of Illegal—not […]
Abortion Debate Series: Abortion Should Be Legal
Should the United States government (federally or through states and territories) restrict (totally or partially) a woman’s right to an abortion? This article is the first round in a debate series on the topic of abortion. Read the opposing argument here. Some preliminary remarks will be necessary to clarify the purpose of this debate. First, the […]
Abortion Debate Series: Abortion Should Not Be Legal
Should the United States government (federally or through states and territories) restrict (totally or partially) a woman’s right to an abortion? This article is the first round in a debate series on the topic of abortion. Read the opposing argument here. As a matter of legislative, jurisprudential, and/or constitutional policy, we as a country must move, […]
Why and How Trump Won the Presidency
In the aftermath of one of the most consequential US presidential election of all time, many people have been rendered speechless in regard to the outcome. So many were sure a Hillary Clinton presidency was inevitable, but she lost. How did Trump even get nominated? He’s just a businessman! Trump’s campaign was often dismissed as […]