The good news: Oklahoma is now the 43rd worst state for women and no longer the 48th worst, which is…
Frank Ocean didn’t owe you his new album
Four years after releasing his first album, Frank Ocean finally released his new album Blonde. During the wait, however, some…
Low mental healthcare spending hurts citizens, doesn’t save money
Oklahoma is home to one of the darkest paradoxes in national statistics. Despite being the thirteenth highest state in national…
Ryan Lochte is a mess, so are we
It hasn’t been the best three weeks for Ryan Lochte. The second-most decorated male Olympic swimmer in history behind the…
The Olympics exposed Brazil’s biggest problems
“Welcome to Hell,” reads the makeshift sign, “Police and firefighters don’t get paid; whoever comes to Rio De Janeiro will…
Confederacy continues to divide Americans
Recently, Mississippi declared April Confederate Heritage month. Alternatively, Brian Beutler, senior editor at “The New Republic,” proposed April should feature…
Equal Pay Day spotlights gender wage gap
April 12 marks Equal Pay Day in America, spotlighting, however temporarily, a topic that has proven itself controversial in both…
Democracy Spring deserves more media attention
The largest political demonstration at the US capitol in all of American history occurred last week. It began with a…
Child reporter inadvertently distracts from murder case
It’s not often that a reporter gets the chance to break a murder story to the public; it’s especially rare…
US needs to recognize torture is ineffective
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director John Brennan has announced that he will not bring back waterboarding amidst a growing spectacle…