An Oregon woman has filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s for $1.56 million after her 14-year-old daughter allegedly suffered serious burns after being scalded by a cup of hot water the restaurant served. According to the claim, the 14-year-old suffered second-degree burns on her abdomen and…
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Since the deadly mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, student survivors have been speaking up on national television to express their anger. They have organized protests at state capitols to push lawmakers to pass gun-control measures, and last March, they organized…
Deadly police shootings of unarmed citizens across the U.S. have sparked some of the most fervent national protests in recent years. The outcry has been made even stronger because a majority of the cases involve African-American suspects being chased by police. The latest incident occurred…
On April 12, two black men walked into a Philadelphia Starbucks. Before placing an order, they reportedly sat down to wait for an acquaintance to arrive. However, the store manager called the police and had the two men arrested for trespassing. They were held in…
In a recent New York Times op-ed, retired United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens had a clear message: Repeal the Second Amendment. Moved by the March for Our Lives movement, Stevens said: “Rarely in my lifetime have I seen the type of civic…
While spring break is a great time for students to relax and enjoy time away from the books, it has also become notorious for traveling to party spots and “letting loose.” However, it’s important to not throw all caution to the wind. Although I am…
Last August, an 18-year-old Florida International University (FIU) student died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy roadway near the school. To avoid another tragedy, the University commissioned a $14.2 million bridge to connect the campus to nearby student housing. According to…
For the fourth time this month, a device has exploded in a residential community of Austin, Texas. The first three detonations were from packages left on the front porch of homeowners. In those explosions, a total of two people were killed and two others injured.…
As most of my readers know, on March 24 students and community members of the March For Our Lives movement will take to the streets in cities around the country to demand that their lives and safety become a priority. Conceived as a response to…
Alejandro came to the U.S. from Mexico as a baby with his parents. He grew up as a lawful permanent resident. As an adult, Alejandro worked as a dental assistant to support his family. He was convicted of drug possession in 2004 and imprisoned for…
