Keystone XL is Dead, for Now.

Nov 10, 2015

On Friday, the Obama Administration announced that they will not be issuing the permit needed for the construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. A controversial crude oil pipeline that would cross from Alberta CA all the way down to the United States Gulf. “The United States cannot ask other nations to make tough choices to address climate change if we are unwilling to make them ourselves.” - Secretary of State John Kerry. The most controversial aspect of the proposal was the

Bernie Wants to End Federal Ban on Marijuana, And He's Doing Something About It!

Nov 06, 2015

Senator Sanders (I-Vt.) wants to end the federal ban on marijuana through legislation that would remove cannabis from the DEA’s most dangerous drug list. The move would remove federal power to regulate marijuana as a ‘dangerous substance’ and ensure that states like Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Seattle would be able to continue marijuana sales uninterrupted even after Obama leaves office. The proposed “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act” would also remove marijuana from the Controlled

Obama Takes Action to 'Ban The Box'

Nov 05, 2015

On Monday, President Obama announced plans to reduce a series of obstacles within the criminal justice system that keep former prisoners from reintegrating into society. One of which is an executive action that will postpone questions regarding criminal history within the federal job hiring processes. This action will only affect potential direct federal workers and not federal contractors. One of the most significant barriers for ex-criminal reintegration is the yes or no question on nearly

US Ground Troops Sent To Syria Despite Administration's Promise

Nov 02, 2015

The Obama administration has announced plans to deploy "fewer than 50" US troops to assist coalition forces in fighting the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. According to the administration, the U.S. personnel's purpose will be to "...help coordinate local ground forces and Coalition efforts". The administration has not offered a timeline for the operation, they believe that this is not a short-term proposition. The most obvious assessment of this announcement is a recollection of Obama's earlier