Joe Chirillo

Why is the speaker of the house so important?

In the government today, there are many leaders among leaders. In the executive branch you have the obvious choice: the President of the United States, Joe Biden. For the judicial branch, Chief Justice John Roberts leads the federal court system in the interpretation of the Constitution for the people. Then there is the legislative branch.  … Continue reading

College students and social media

Social media has become a large part of the 21st century, especially in high school and college students. Platforms like Instagram and Facebook are similar in many different demographics. Being used to keep up with news, friends and family, celebrities, companies, sports teams, movies, etc. the list goes on and on. Both these apps are … Continue reading

What makes the right to vote so important?

The right to vote in America has been complicated since its inception. When voting was first established, it was typically white, male, land owners who voted. From there, it shifted to solely white males. As time has gone by, the majority of America is given the right to vote once you are 18 years old. … Continue reading

Writers’ Strike is Over!

On May 2, 2023, Hollywood froze as the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) unanimously voted to go on strike against the major film and television companies for the first time since 2007. Some may recall the 2007-2008 writers’ strike which affected major film franchises like Transformers, James Bond, and other stand alone films that decided … Continue reading

Should the Federal Government Regulate Social Media?

When asked the question, should the government regulate social media, it brings into question all of the freedoms we have that are secured to us as American citizens. The First Amendment not only secures our free rights to speech, but also religious proclamations, the right to assemble, press, and petition the government. In today’s day … Continue reading