One of the most grating claims of ageist individuals is that the laws that deny young people freedom, equality, and civil rights are only for their own protection. That the status quo is one of respect and dignity for youth. To challenge the system as it exists will only put young people in […]

In a world where natural talent, hard work, and ambition are lauded goals, I am always struck by the double standards that exist for young athletes who exemplify this modern ideal. Take for the moment, the case of Jean Carlos Chera and Richard Sandrak. Jean is a soccer player from Brazil, Richard is […]

With the Inauguration Day tear gas still in the air, the 2008 election season has just begun.
In a speech to about 1,000 abortion rights supporters near the New York State Capitol, Mrs. Clinton firmly restated her support for the Supreme Court’s ruling in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. But […]

Time Magazine made their cover story about the “Twixers”, twenty-somethings that don’t settle down, don’t move on with their lives, and often still live at home with their parents.
Michele, Ellen, Nathan, Corinne, Marcus and Jennie are friends. All of them live in Chicago. They go out three nights a week, sometimes more. Each […]

The Virginia legislature is now looking at the issue of cell phone use by teen drivers. A bill was recently introduced, and apparently overwhelmingly passed through committee that would ban all cell phone use of drivers under 18. Including hands-free attachments. Before I get upset over the fact this is being discussed […]

Ahhh, the first entry, its like peeing in fresh snow. It just feels good. So after much prodding I have finally given in to the idea that I should have a blog. I’ve finally become full of myself enough to believe that I have a perspective unique and important enough to warrant […]