Nikolas Cruz marched onto Stoneman Douglas High School equipped with an AR-15 and a black duffel bag stuffed with bullets. This shooting left seventeen dead and sparked a national debate about automatic weapons. While this national conversation is certainly necessary in the wake of this tragedy, unfortunately, political tensions may prevent a constructive solution. As politicians debate the merits of gun-control legislation, one area that is less polarizing and could prevent

The United States military collectively is inadequate at addressing the mental health concerns of the men and woman who proudly serve this country. Not only has the military stigmatized reaching out for help when mental illness becomes an issue, but also the military provides unnecessary obstacles to receiving treatment such as insurance coverage issues. Men especially in the military are made to feel “weak” if they seek treatment for mental health problems. Many veterans suf

Recently, we have seen a meteoric rise in sexual allegations against top tier members of American society from movie stars and producers to businessmen, politicians, and even the President himself. In the past year, we’ve seen at least eight top level politicians, across the aisle, accused of or charged with sexual misconduct. However, instead of facing consequences or prosecution of these offenses, these top-level politicians seem to face different levels of scrutiny and pun

In January 2018, a guilty verdict was reached against a former prison guard from the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York. He was charged with raping an inmate at least four times between December 2015 and April 2016, and now faces a life sentence in prison. He was not alone; two other guards he worked with were similarly charged. The sentencing aligns with the highly publicized #MeToo movement, which thus far has been popularized by high-status figures. However, more