Sept. 20 marked the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the policy that for 18 years kept gay and lesbian military personnel from disclosing their sexual orientation.
Many argue that the “Don’t...
As of Sept. 20 gays have lost their privacy in the military. The repeal of the long standing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy for homosexuals in our military might look positive for the gay rights...
Oct. 12, 2010 is one of the saddest days in our school’s history, on that day 19-year-old Diana Gonzalez was murdered. The attack, that took place in one of the men’s restrooms that evening, surprised...
Because of the economic downturn people are struggling to keep up with their expenses and getting through their day-to-day. Applying for welfare has become an option for many in need. Others argue that...
Although the idea of drug screening welfare recipients has been held privately for some time, Florida governor Rick Scott signed recent legislation that requires adults applying for government assistance...
It is an unfortunate reality for about 4 million Americans who are unable to support their families regardless of their best efforts.
Turning to the government for money keep heads above water is not...
It is the second day of Anna’s vacation without pay; her eyes are swollen since she has been crying for two days. As soon as she wakes up, she feels helpless when she remembers the abuses at her job,...
In theory, a democracy gives its citizens a voice, a voice that allows for change and advancements.
Hundreds of years ago in city-states, a democracy could potentially have a majority express their...
Once upon a time a leader would come up with an idea that could either help or hurt our country.
That leader would then go about collecting the masses for speeches charged with patriotism, words for...
The unemployment we are suffering in San Diego, budget cuts and an economic recession from which we have not yet recovered from, all affected our education this past summer.
Many low income students...
