When it comes to veterans in our nation, there appears to be one of two attitudes held towards their presence. "We love our Veterans! We support them no matter what! " "Veterans are just tools of a war machine who deserve what they get!" While many conservatives will never criticize the military or police no … Continue reading It’s time we stop bullying our Veterans and LEOs
Month: February 2018
Slacktivism needs a Cure
The picture above was taken of me back in October of 2017, addressing the city council of Nashville in regards to gentrification and lack of jobs. Law makers hung onto my words very carefully as I approached the stand to make my testimony heard. I have had many instances like this in my life. In … Continue reading Slacktivism needs a Cure
Atlanta “ends” Cash Bail requirements
(Activists celebrate the passing of a new law that exempts bail requirements on certain misdemeanor offenses.) On Tuesday, February 6th, 2017, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, signed an ordinance Tuesday that eliminates the Municipal Court’s cash bond requirement for certain low-level offenders who otherwise would be forced to sit in jail due to being … Continue reading Atlanta “ends” Cash Bail requirements
Young Inventors are under attack in the USA
In 2011, Barack Obama signed into law, the "America Invents Act". After his administration received outcries from the public stating that the patent system had become too "slow" and "bogged down", the president himself addressed congress to gather a convention whereas a new law could be created in order to stream-line the process. "What used … Continue reading Young Inventors are under attack in the USA