The 2020 general election had the highest voter turnout in recent United States history, with votes still being counted. Both President Trump and President-Elect Biden received more votes than any other president in history. Yet, despite the increase in interest in voting and the clear victory of President-Elect Biden, President Trump has still refused toContinue reading “Baseless Claims of Voter Fraud Are a Disgrace to Democracy”
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Burdens of Voting in Modern America
There is no secret that the year 2020 has brought new challenges to daily life. Virtual classes are the new normal, zoom meetings fill afternoons, and trips to the grocery store are accompanied by masks and floor arrows telling you where you can walk. And in the middle of this global pandemic, the United StatesContinue reading “Burdens of Voting in Modern America”
The Chicago 7 – Is Our Judicial System Democratic?
Recently, I watched the new Netflix film The Trial of the Chicago 7. The movie portrays the events leading up to the Vietnam War protests at the Democratic National Convention in the summer of 1968 and the trial that followed. Eight advocates were charged with crossing state lines to incite a riot by Nixon appointedContinue reading “The Chicago 7 – Is Our Judicial System Democratic?”
America Is Not a Democracy, And It Never Has Been
In the article “The Founding Fathers Never Intended to Create a Direct Democracy” by geopolitical forecaster and strategist George Friedman, the issue of the founding of the United States is discussed. According to Friedman, America was never a democracy: it was designed to be a republic that intentionally does not rely on the will ofContinue reading “America Is Not a Democracy, And It Never Has Been”
Examining the Foundation of our Democracy and its Applications
In the opinion article “America Is Not a Democracy” by The Atlantic journalist Yascha Mounk, the impact of elitist lobbying groups, federal agencies, the Supreme Court, and the basic foundation of our government is discussed. According to the article, economic elitists and narrow interest groups are the most successful at influencing public policy. By frequently meeting withContinue reading “Examining the Foundation of our Democracy and its Applications”
The State of the Free Press Under the Trump Administration
The article “America Is No Longer the Standard Bearer for a Free Press” by Bruce D. Brown, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, addresses the current state of our first amendment right to a free press. As a member of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), Brown has a uniqueContinue reading “The State of the Free Press Under the Trump Administration”
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”
Sofia Rubinson 