Owatonna, MN Correspondent- Considering that it took mankind thousands of years to replace the horse and carriage with the automobile, it's reasonable to assume that it won't take nearly as long to develop fully functioning driverless cars that are used by every driver on the planet. Exactly how far into the future this may happen … Continue reading With automakers stepping up production of self-driving cars, will these cars replace traditional cars in the distant future?
Donald Trumps First month as President
From our Gastonia, NC Correspondent We’re not even a month into the Trump administration, and already the fur is flying. The hinted-at ties to Russia that didn’t quite gain traction in the press or the public consciousness before the election are becoming more and more troublesome, and the orange-haired one simply can’t wean himself from … Continue reading Donald Trumps First month as President
The Federal Reserve finally ended their zero-interest-rate stance after about seven years. Will rising interest rates cause a recession in the next year or two?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent- The U.S. economy has been chugging along at a slow-to-moderate pace since the current recovery began back in 2009 after the Great Recession ended. Part of the reason for that steady growth and lack of volatility in the stock market must be chalked up to historically low interest rates. Rising interest rates … Continue reading The Federal Reserve finally ended their zero-interest-rate stance after about seven years. Will rising interest rates cause a recession in the next year or two?
With recent comments made by Madonna, should the Feds hold Hollywood figures to the same standards as everyone else and seek potentially criminal charges?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent- After listening and watching Madonna's entire speech at the recent Women's March on Washington, I came away from it thinking the speech was lackluster and devoid of real passion or intensity. Yes, she did drop a few F-bombs and said she'd thought about "blowing up the White House." Other than that, it … Continue reading With recent comments made by Madonna, should the Feds hold Hollywood figures to the same standards as everyone else and seek potentially criminal charges?
Does Jared Kushner’s appointment by President Trump present a conflict of interest?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Back in the ‘70s, my father took a job as the assistant superintendent of education for the state of Louisiana. Shortly after he was hired, his boss went to prison for various corruption schemes. That man’s successor was an absolute study in Louisiana politics at its finest. Within seven months of his having … Continue reading Does Jared Kushner’s appointment by President Trump present a conflict of interest?
President Obama recently claimed that race relations have improved in America. Have they, or have they not improved?
Sheffield, Jamaica Correspondent-President Obama is a tremendous persona and as black as I am, I’d love to agree with him. However, at this moment, I need to take the back bench. America is what it is. When I think of disloyal, pompous, and backbiting individuals, America comes to mind. Don’t get me wrong, there are … Continue reading President Obama recently claimed that race relations have improved in America. Have they, or have they not improved?
Should the Monday after the Super bowl be named a national holiday?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- The Monday after the Super Bowl should not be named a national holiday because Americans have enough holidays to keep them out of work for an extra day or two as it is, but that won’t stop food companies like Kraft /Heinz from attempting through an advertising ploy for their food … Continue reading Should the Monday after the Super bowl be named a national holiday?
Is there a double standard for sexual harassment?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-There does appear to be a double standard concerning sexual harassment. It seems that now the reverse is happening with women towards men. As women move more and more into the corporate world and are exposed to larger numbers of people and situations in the workplace, the instances of sexual harassment towards … Continue reading Is there a double standard for sexual harassment?
Will the recent protest marches against President Trump by millions of women across the country re-energize the Women’s Rights Movement to the level of influence possessed in the 1960s and 1970s?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-The women's lib, or women's rights movement was a major engine for social change as the Baby Boom generation came of age. Virtually overnight, women began to lobby and protest for abortion rights, equal pay for equal work, access to sports activities via Title IX, and freedom from their subservient role in our … Continue reading Will the recent protest marches against President Trump by millions of women across the country re-energize the Women’s Rights Movement to the level of influence possessed in the 1960s and 1970s?
Is the “Not My President” movement a reflection of apathy of many voters towards the election process? Has the “Not My President” rhetoric gotten out of hand?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-In one way, the "Not My President" movement does reflect apathetic voters, particularly Democrats, because the feeling came through during the campaign that two things were happening. First, many voters presumed that Hillary Clinton would win because she had the better resume than Donald Trump and that she should win so we can … Continue reading Is the “Not My President” movement a reflection of apathy of many voters towards the election process? Has the “Not My President” rhetoric gotten out of hand?
