Let me start with my biases: I'm part-Hispanic, part-white, homeschooled, raised by two parents in a middle-class home. My dad is passionately pro-NRA; my mom is passionately pro-life. Although he didn't go to college, my dad works alongside people with Ph.D.s, so I subconsciously believe if you work hard enough and know the right people, you can ... [Read More…]

From the beginning of this election cycle, I have known one thing: that I would not be voting for Donald Trump. Early on in the race, I did not think I would have to still be explaining this to anyone. But as Nov. 8 looms in the distance, I am left dealing with the characters in front of me to me. It’s my first time to vote, and yes, I am voting ... [Read More…]

I believe that Hillary Clinton's power is just as fraudulent as her husband's. While the U.S. had the lowest unemployment and inflation rates, low crime rates, and a budget surplus under his presidency, Bill was impeached and charged with lying under oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice. While Bill lied about Monica Lewinsky, the ... [Read More…]

I am the first in my family to vote, and during this election, I am not voting on my behalf but on my family’s behalf. As a first generation American student, I have a great decision resting on my shoulders during this presidential election. For the first time in my life, I have to think about someone else’s future rather than my own. ... [Read More…]

I’m not going to pretend like I know everything about politics. I’m not going to pretend like I have all the answers. I’m not going to pretend like this election isn’t a messy one, because honestly, this is the messiest election this nation has ever seen. In full disclosure, I hate politics and the divisive nature of politics and would rather do ... [Read More…]

I've never voted in an election. Until a few weeks ago, I wasn't sure I'd vote in this one. In fact, I received my voter's registration card only a few months ago, so you could say this political landscape is somewhat new for me. However, through research and civil discussion I have come to the decision to support presidential candidate Donald ... [Read More…]

I want to start by saying that I had actually planned to write an entirely different column this week talking about real problems – but then game three of the ALDS happened and, as a Rangers fan, I had a lot of feelings about it so I wrote this instead. I also want to establish that I’m a Rangers fan, but in general, I’m just a baseball fan. I ... [Read More…]

The shot heard around the world last week was when the Washington Post released a video from a 2005 Access Hollywood taping in which a hot mic captured Donald Trump objectifying actress Arianne Zucker and disclosing that he may have committed sexual assault. The second shot heard around the world was when he dismissed his comments as “locker ... [Read More…]