Monmouth hosted special education lawyer Lori Gaines of Barger & Gaines on Thursday, April 6 in the Wilson Hall Auditorium.
One of the most discussed topics in the news and overall world of politics currently is the Panama Papers. These leaked documents revealed how some of the world’s most powerful people may have used offshore bank accounts and shell companies to conceal their wealth and or avoid paying taxes.
As with any private institution, the American news media often does itself a disservice. It has an agenda which largely revolves around raising viewership, highlighting controversies, and while presenting information in a clear and concise fashion. Publicizing nicknames like “Jihadi John” for ruthless terrorists and killers aids in creating sympathy for him as well as demeaning the seriousness of the problem.
