Politics

Does the Media Fulfill or Fail Its Functions?

The functions of the media are to inform, educate, and entertain the general public.  The question might be posed, however: does the media fulfill or fail these functions? Well, personally I believe that the media only partially fulfills its functions. From my knowledge, I would th Read More

The Left and Liberals are to Blame for Trump’s Victory

The star of a reality show won the biggest contest of all, a general election. Incredible. Yet, we are told, no one on ‘the left’ saw this coming. Untrue. There were voices on the left. People like Moore, Chomsky and Pilger did see Trump coming and predicted it. Documentaries were even r Read More

Trump Administration's Zero Tolerance Policy

     With humanitarian issues on the table, it has only been the last three days that CNN has felt the Zero Tolerance policy of the Trump administration newsworthy. On Friday, June 15, 2018, they were focusing on who did or did not interfere in the Trump presidential campaign. If t Read More

Nigerian Politicians

They come seeking for our votes, going so far as playing the humble and meek. They portray themselves as the very embodiment of honesty, loyalty and selfless service. They make massive promises, laying down their proposed agenda and plans for all to see. Their asset declaration statements are made p Read More

Life, Liberty and Personal Security in Peru

Week Two: Addresses how the rights to life, liberty, and personal security are being violated increasingly over the year’s in Peru since the armed conflict that ended in 2000. It analyzes how police brutality has been at the forefront of this issue and touches on ways in which human rights Read More

The Gender Bill Dilemma in Parliament

The Gender Bill that was deferred to February 2019 due to lack of the requisite number to deliberate and vote by Members of Parliament in Kenya continues to elicit mixed reactions among Kenyans from both quarters of the divide. This bill, reintroduced by the Majority Leader Aden Duale after failing Read More