Category: Politics
The Current Storm and the Evangelical Response | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer
Truth hurts If we were to step back and look at the big picture, we may find some truth in the comparison Howard Dean is making. Evangelicals have, after all, aligned themselves strongly with the GOP and the current president in such a way that surprises many. President Trump is his own storm. Whether you ...
How the Kavanaugh Hearing will cause you to question everything
The nation is divided. Captivated by the ongoing political drama of a reported allegation against Trump Administration nominee: Judge Brett Kavanaugh. We are glued to this train wreck of allegations, matter-of-fact truth, investigations, and more allegations of sexual assault. It is not a question of whether or not the nominee is innocent or guilty. It ...
Employment may not be a solution to the homeless crisis in America
The New York Times writer, Matthew Desmond, writes a social commentary on the nature of the homeless crisis in American Society today. His focus is on the nature of how American's perceive employment as a solution toward decreasing homelessness. An excerpt follows from his article. To read the full commentary: Americans Want to Believe Jobs ...
America and the Erosion of Law and Order
On November 29, 2009. Four law enforcement officers were enjoying a cup of coffee. Within moments, they were assassinated by a lone gunman. Prior to this, on November 1, 2009. A veteran Seattle Police Officer was assassinated and a rookie officer injured by another lone gunman. Since these two incidents, we appear to have witnessed the rise in assaults ...
Why American Politics and True Democracy is More Important Than You Think
Our nation is in a political conflict. If you are not paying attention to the various news, and social, media outlets, it's time to become aware. Will Durant, in his book Caesar and Christ, summarizes the causation of Romes decline and fall: "A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself ...
Bernie Sanders introduces ‘Stop BEZOS Act’ in Senate | KIRO-TV
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced the “Stop BEZOS Act” aka the “Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies Act.” “Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is the wealthiest person on Earth,” Sanders said Wednesday. “I think, as I understand it, his wealth went up by $2 billion yesterday — Amazon had a good day. ...
Second Amendment, Gun Violence, and Gun Control Regulations
The fatal shooting in Parkland, Florida on Valentines day has left us with another critical issue of American society, politics, violence, and gun control legislation. Political anger has fingers pointing to who is at fault. American citizens are bantering vehemently for better gun legislation and gun control. Even the federal and local law enforcement are ...
Why Trump Can’t Understand Immigration From ‘Shithole Countries’ – The Atlantic
“Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” Trump said, according to The Washington Post. NBC News confirmed the account. CNN reported that Trump said, “Why do we need more Haitians? Take them out.” NBC added that someone in the room replied, “Because if you do, it will be obvious why.” ...
Shelters Reach Capacity In Cold Weather As Homeless Population Rises : NPR
Homeless shelters across the country are being strained by frigid weather and a population of people who are homeless that is up for the first time since 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Despite "code blue" policies that are designed to bring more homeless people inside during freezing temperatures, shelters ...
A major policy shift may affect Medicare and Medicaid recipients
The Trump Administration appears to focus on implementing policy where states may now require recipients of Medicaid and Medicare to seek some form of employment. The following is an excerpt from NBC News. Medicaid is a federal-state collaboration covering more than 70 million people, or about 1 in 5 Americans, and that makes it the ...
