Decidedly not at peace: The Korean Demilitarized Zone

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a byproduct of the 1953 Armistice Agreement for the Restoration of the South Korean State, in which a buffer zone (the DMZ) divides the neighboring countries of North and South Korea, in an attempt to establish peace, order, and a clearly defined border between the warring nations.

A Centennial to remember

Several wars and periods of unrest have occurred since the First World War came to a screeching halt in 1918.  Why then is it important to remember this war as we approach the centennial of America’s entrance on April 6, 2017

OPINION: What is a sanctuary city?

Although “sanctuary cities” is a term understood by some, there are many who simply do not get what is meant by the increasingly popular phrase. Before we can adequately understand what all being a sanctuary city entails, we must first understand what a sanctuary city is.

OPINION: The travel ban: Fiction, fable and fact-part 2

Positions taken by the news outlets covering the travel ban, have been broadly and decidedly critical of the executive order, accusing the commander-in-chief of racially profiling countries based on their large Muslim populations or their religious affiliations. However, the executive order issued by President Trump is neither unprecedented, racist or unreasonable.

World leaders react to the electoral victory of Donald Trump

Although it’s obvious that not all Americans are pleased by the decisive electoral college victory of Republican nominee, Donald Trump, it has always been customary for both domestic and foreign heads of state to congratulate the victory of incoming president or prime minister elect’s. Trump may have alienated certain people groups and nations during his campaign, but respect has been given on a global scale, out of respect for the office in which he will soon reside.

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