Politics
The California Six: Petition Filed to Split CA into Six States
Proposed Split Looks to Increase Tax Revenue but Could Weaken Representation in Congress
There is a petition started by Tim Draper, founding partner of DraperFisher Jurvetso, to split California into six separate states claiming that California is too large of a state to govern.
Negative: Fracking Causes Major Environmental Issues
Political Showdown: Is Fracking an Environmental Issue or Economic Stimulus?
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Pro-Fracking: Shale Gas is Most Effective Form of Energy
Political Showdown: Is Fracking an Environmental Issue or Economic Stimulus?
Hydraulic fracturing or “Fracking” is a process where the injection of water along with other chemicals into well boreswhich creates fractures in rock deep into the ground. The fractures can free up natural gas, petroleum, and shale gas, allowing for the creation of well used to extract the resources. Fracking has been most known for:
Immigration and College Education Affordability
In his State of the Union address in January, President Barack Obama declared that it was time for Congress to pass immigration reform legislation yet Democrats and Republicans cannot seem to agree on the correct way to go about changing immigration policy. And this has caused legislation to stall including legislation that will affect college students.
Conspiracy Theories: Government Cover Ups or Fun Stories?
It’s the human want to be able to understand everything. Being able to trust the information given to us and not question it. But what if we’ve been taught was a lie. What we thought were cold stone facts was actually an elaborate government cover up.
Sweeney’s “Sandy Bill of Rights” Could Help Victims of Storm Get Answers Regarding Aid Application
NJ Senate President Steven Seeney pushed for his Sandy Bill of Rights. This bill is supposed to help with several things including, creating a clearer explanation of what is needed to be eligible for Sandy relief programs, the right to know the status of your relief application, the right to know why your application has been rejected, and the right to appeal if your application has been rejected on Feb. 19th.
Budget Cuts for the Military Include Closing Bases and the Amount of Active Duty Soldiers
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel proposed budget cuts that will downsize the military to its smallest size in 74 years, closing military bases and other military-wide savings on Feb. 24.
National Minimum Wage Could Be on the Rise to Keep Up with Inflation
The debate over the national minimum wage looks to raise it from $7.25 to possibly $10.10 an hour. New Jersey, along with 19 other states and the District of Columbia, have minimum wages higher than the national minimum wage.
Students Participate and Observe United Nations Briefing with Speaker Jody Williams
Participation Through E-mails and Tweets Allowed Involvement During Internet Broadcast
Nobel Prize winner Jody Williams gave a speech at the United Nations that was broadcasted over the internet where students could engage with her during an informal briefing.