We’ve all seen how contentious the mask issue is currently in the United States. It’s a smaller issue in the world of disagreement over the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Daily, it seems, there are new videos of someone yelling at another person because they refuse to wear a mask. Daily, it seems, there are videos of someone…
Pop Quiz time! What’s the difference between charitable contributions and taxation? How are flirting and sexual harassment different? What about employment and slavery? Rape and love making? The answer to all of these is the principle of consent. Each person has the right to decide what happens to their body and property. When they agree…
On this day in 1776, less than a month before the celebrated Declaration of Independence, Virginia ratified their Declaration of Rights. The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a key foundational document for several reasons. Thomas Jefferson drew heavily from it drafting the Declaration of Independence. It was also the basis of the Bill of Rights….
Seven years ago, Edward Snowden came forward and revealed his identity as the person who shared confidential NSA documents revealing global spying and surveillance by the governments of the United States and several allies. At great personal risk and sacrifice, Mr Snowden revealed how deeply the United States government had been involved in unconstitutional acts….
Today the United States observes Memorial Day. The last Monday in May was set aside to be a day for honouring and commemorating those who had lost their lives in America’s wars. For many though, it has become a day to enjoy sunshine, the outdoors, and grilling with family and friends without much thought about…