Author Archive for Sophia Solis
What Brown’s Budget Means for Students
Jerry Brown announced his 2011 budget plan for California last Tuesday, with an assertive message asking for more sacrifices from Californians. As usual, those that are expected to deal with the heaviest burden are students.
Midterm Implications for Obama Health Bill
On Nov. 2, American voters headed to the polls to cast their votes for the midterm elections, kicking out the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. While the Democrats were able to hold their Senate majority, the party was dealt a few blows, one of the most shocking being Nancy Pelosi having to give [...]
The Power of Palin
Christine O’Donnell’s success in Delaware came as a huge surprise to both political parties last week, as it demonstrated not only the rising influence of the Tea Party, but Sarah Palin’s as well. Whether people love or hate her, there is no denying that all the bad publicity in the world cannot stop Palin’s rising [...]
Lobbying Obama
One of the many changes that President Obama promised during his presidential campaign in 2008 was an end to the “revolving door between governing and corporate lobbying.”
So far, Obama has not accomplished this mission, even though he constantly tells the American people he has. Some of the most controversial issues today, like financial and health [...]
The Invisible Children Around Us
The recession has hit many people in the United States and has received much of the media’s attention. Students are financially strained by the extra increases in tuition and finding a job after graduation is something most students fear. Parents are facing major changes in their careers; many have been left without jobs and are [...]
Teacher! Leave Those Kids Alone!
At a time when budget cuts and teacher layoffs are hurting students and teachers alike, the Obama administration is straining an already vulnerable school system by trying to add hours to the school day while lengthening the school year and shortening summer break.
ACORN: A Rotten Nut Gets Caught
ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now is a community organization that was created to help low to moderate income households by providing housing aid and by boosting political involvement among these groups. It is now under scrutiny after being accused of questionable behavior involving child prostitution, political corruption, tax evasion and human trafficking.
