After endless court decisions, legislation and lawsuits, it appears California’s penal system has failed. The most public failure of the state prison system is its inability to provide adequate living...

With the nearly ubiquitous presence of the Internet, Americans can explore various online communities through the anonymity of their web browsers. Access to different perspectives and communities sounds...

New polling data released this month shows Congress hitting a record low approval rating in light of the government shutdown that began this month. Although popularity was never its strong suit,...

It is no secret the question of marijuana legalization is stirring up controversy. Colorado and Washington completely legalized marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes in ballot initiatives...

“That moment when [you] have to scratch your boobs because they are so itchy but you can’t because [you’re] in public … only girls can understand.” This real status update is but a taste...

Nearly a year into President Obama’s second term, the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare, continues to divide the American public. The debate boils down to the question of whether...

If the system used by colleges to provide financial aid to college students based on merit determined by SAT scores, academic performance and athletic or artistic ability – instead of financial need...

Feuds between two rival Latino Democrats could give California Republicans a chance at picking up one or two  senate seats in special elections later this year. California's 32nd and 40th districts...

U.S. economic sanctions against Iran have resulted in the mounting scarcity of vital health goods and services for hundreds of thousands of Iranians. Because of fierce Republican posturing, the Obama...