Merry Christmas — Have Yourself Some Anti-Refugee Hysteria

This holiday season, politicians are taking aim at some of the most helpless people on earth. — by Chris Toensing As holiday shoppers empty their wallets to buy presents for family and friends, there’s been an outbreak of miserliness among our politicians

NOT Good Enough for the Fearful?

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson explains the Syrian refugee screening process In the days since the terrorist attack in Paris, there has been a huge debate in the United States over Syrian refugees. While the U.S. has committed to taking 10,000 people

The Right-Wing’s UnAmerican Rhetoric

Frankly, I’m ashamed of the anti-islamic rhetoric being spewed forth by those on the right (or should I say wrong) side of the political spectrum.  With Republican candidates calling refugees nothing more than rabid dogs (Ben Carson), espousing registration of anyone who

An Open Letter to Paul Ryan

As a nation, we must stand up and call out those who betray what it means to be an American. Dear Paul Ryan, Shame on you. Shame on your Party for succumbing to the absolute worst in human nature. Shame on you