6 Real Reasons Why Going To College Is A Bad Idea
Going to college and university might be one of the most overrated endeavors. Here are six reasons why it might be better for you to skip a post-secondary education.
Social Issues
Anti-Trust Laws And Google – Hopefully A Return To The Progressive Era
European officials fined the tech giant $5.1 billion. As they continue to grow, maybe it’s time we reconsider the relationship between anti-trust laws and Google.
YouTube Will Promote Authoritative News Sources To Thwart Fake News
YouTube will promote authoritative news sources to thwart fake news, but who decides what is “authoritative” and what is “fake news?”
This Is The Real Reason For Increasing College Tuition Fees
Over the last forty-five years, we’ve seen increasing college tuition fees, but they aren’t due to the lack of public funding.
Should We Abolish Or Extend The Statute Of Limitations?
Now that we have a better understanding of the experiences and trauma of victims, advocates have suggested abolishing or extending the statute of limitations regarding sex crimes. Activists claim that our laws are suited toward an archaic understanding of sexual assault, and an update is needed.
Student Mental Health Problems Continue To Get Worse
Students aren’t having as much sex or doing as many drugs as they used to. But more students dream of suicide and levels of anxiety and bullying have increased by a few points across the board.
A Rarely Discussed Fact About Gun Control In America
A look at rarely discussed facts about gun control in America, as well as a comparison between countries around the world and the United States
Facebook Shares User Data With Chinese Companies
Facebook shares user data with Chinese companies and has done so for a long time now. However, their policies are at odds with the US government
Facebook Shares User Data With Tech Giants Despite The Law
Facebook shares users’ data all the time. Even more so since they first began partnering with phone companies over ten years ago. The Facebook application on our phones is how they go about sharing data with the companies who create phones and other electronic devices.
Privacy Laws – Should Americans Follow The European Model?
The EU just rolled out a batch of new privacy laws and regulations meant to curb the potential for abuse. Tech companies are gathering more and more information about its users and the EU is attacking the problem head-on. But how should Americans go about treating it?
The Opioid Crisis Is Continuing To Get Worse – What Should Be Done?
The opioid crisis appears to be getting a bit worse ever year as states in the United States and provinces in Canada struggle to deal with the problem.
Average Student’s Debt Makes Homeownership An Impossibility
Student debt is now at $1.4 trillion, so the chances of the average 20-something buying a home are pretty slim. It’s starting to seem like you shouldn’t go to school or go into debt at all. Actually, why not take out another loan?
Gun Control: Country Values Versus City Values
Gun control is yet another example of the disconnection between the rural and urban people throughout North America. Neither culture understands each other. Chaos ensues.
Will NYC Create Safe Injection Sites Like Toronto?
Will NYC Implement Safe Injection Sites? In the last few years, more and more people
Why Do Drugs Cost So Much In America?
A look at why drugs cost so much in America, and why US citizens pay at least twice as much as people in other countries including Canada and Europe.
World Health Organization Trying To Ban Trans Fats Worldwide
The World Health Organization is looking to ban trans fats worldwide following the mandate that kicks in next month in the United States. Chalk one up on the board for the consumer.
Tech Companies, Privacy, Totalitarianism, And Remaining In Control Of Your Information In An Open World
An article about the potential danger of powerful tech companies
Lifestyle and Diet for Yours and the World’s Sustainability
A short look at environmentalism, corporations, and the effects of our diet on the planet.
Do Video Games Make People Violent?
An honest look at an old question: do video games make people violent?
Drug Laws In The United States – Why They Need To Change
A Look At The Effects Of Drugs Laws, Inspired By Arthur Benavie’s Book, “Drugs: America’s Holy War”