Written by Kash Jain, founder, 7/17/2019 In the past month, the Northeast African country of Sudan has been trapped in a bitter power struggle between its people and the Authoritarian government (the region’s current dictatorship replaced President Omar al-Bashir upon his overthrow this past April). Sudan’s military government clashed with countless citizens vying for democratic rule, ultimately leading to the …
Year: 2019
Sudan
Written by Kash Jain, founder, 6/21/2019. Sudan needs our help. Earlier this year, the people of Sudan toppled their president in a bid for proper self-government. However, control of the nation was seized by a military coalition that has responded to calls for self-government with brutality and violence. America has long since deemed itself a protector of freedom and democracy. …
On Education
Written by Kash Jain, founder, 6/20/2019. As we have now moved past the two weeks of drudgery and frantic last-minute studying that are testing weeks for AP courses, it is the perfect time to start a conversation about one of the most pressing issues facing our nation: education. Most American high school students can attest that our educational system is …
Electoral Reform: Abolition of the Electoral College?
Written by Daniel Ferguson, Director of Communications, 06/02/19 Electoral Reform is one of the most prevalent issues in American politics today. More and more Americans are beginning to rightfully believe that our system is not perfect, and that it can and should be changed. I agree with this, but not to the same extent many others do. One of the …
Abortion – Statement
Issued by Daniel Ferguson, Director of Communications, 5/19/2019 The Blue Club’s Statement on new Abortion Laws in Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia. The abortion laws being passed by Republican-held State Legislatures across the nation, particularly in Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia are both represenhensible and unconstitutional. They are simply illogical and taking our nation a step away from progressivism and equal rights. …
How “The Lorax” is predicting society’s path: an environmental overview/call to action
Written by Katelyn Buckley, Editor-In-Chief, 4/25/2019 The original Lorax, perhaps the most well known cartoon of the seventies, stole the hearts of children and adults alike. Though, while this animated television special was beloved by all its viewers, the true meaning behind it is startling to say the least. In reality, the film depicts an isolated society that ruined itself …
Julian Assange – Statement
Issued by Daniel Ferguson, Director of Communications, 4/24/2019 The Blue Club strongly disapproves of the UK Government’s decision to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian P. Assange to the United States on charges of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion rather than release him into the custody of the Kingdom of Sweden, where Mr. Assange is likely to be charged with the much …