Articles tagged with: Crystal Fontaine

Tracking Developments in the Ethiopian Human Rights Disaster

February 23rd, 2009

payne_ethiopiaThe nation of Ethiopia is nestled between the countries of Sudan and Somalia. There are approximately 85 million people who live in the nation. Relations between the US and the 2nd most densely populated African state

Plans to Reinstate the US Military Draft

February 23rd, 2009

military1 One of the major proponents for the draft is the Excelsior States Representative Charles Rangel. Rumors and precedence have it that this year Rangel would like to reintroduce legislation to reestablish

A refreshing effort for small business reform

February 18th, 2009

snowe1The signs of economic recession are everywhere. Recently, a small town in mid Missouri with a population of approximately 5,000 people experienced the distressing effects

Health Insurance Reform; Coverage for our Children

February 12th, 2009

kids-1Unfortunately, too many people go without going to see the doctor because they do not have health insurance coverage. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 45.7 million Americans

Adoption legislation in the best interest of the child

February 9th, 2009

adoptionAccording to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, despite the fact that one third of Americans have considered adopting a child at some point only 2 percent have actually completed

California revisiting tobacco tax hike proposals

February 9th, 2009

cigarette1In 2004 lung cancer accounted for more deaths than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined. Approximately thirty five million Americans now live with chronic lung disease

The Politics of Mentoring: A Call to Service

January 5th, 2009

mentor_studentIt is not the service through military arms that Obama speaks of, but the service provided by the average Joe, the service that incorporates volunteering and giving back

Obama: Making a Healthier America

December 12th, 2008

Recently, the United Health Foundation, in conjunction with the American Public Health Association, released a study rating the healthiest and unhealthiest states in America…

From Opponent to Secretary of State

December 3rd, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama announced Monday his selections for top officials that will lead him throughout his presidency, revealing a group of very experienced hands. Rounding out his top officials will be…

Security in a Virtual World

December 1st, 2008

Recently, Verizon Wireless had to fire an undisclosed amount of employees, who were connected to a breach of records from a cell phone that was used by President-elect Barack Obama. According to Verizon,