Information On Our US Government That Everyone Should Know

On October 6th, 2019, Michell Schnurmann wrote an  article   called "Over $20,000 for health coverage? Prices are too high even for those with company insurane". The article talks about the rising costs of healthcare in the United States. Shcnurmann explains that in surveys over the past few years, that healthcare costs have continued to rise with current costs for the average family consisting of $20,000 yearly.  I believe his intended audience is for business employers and their employees. He states that while hospitals and insurance companies continue to raise their prices for healthcare/deductibles, that the business aren't "fighting back" by saying no and walking away. This leads to employees having to pay a lot out of their paychecks each month, to provide healthcare for their families. I really agree with Schnurmanns points. I currently can't afford insurance coverage for my 2 children and myself. The amount that would be deducted from my paycheck mon...

On September 23rd, 2019, Christian Smith posted an article on the Austin American Statesman.  Christian's article is called My Fight to protect DACA is a personal one . His argument was a heart tugging plea that the Supreme Court should not end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Christian told his own personal story about meeting a young boy at the age of 1 years old, who grew to become one of his best friends. His friend, Mateo, is an illegal immigrant protected under the DACA program. Both Christian and Mateo are extremely worried about the repercussions that could occur not only to their friendship, but to Mateo's life, and those of the general US population if Congress decides to end the DACA program. I'd like to take a few moments to critique Christian's stance and opinion of his article. I believe Christian's intended audience is the general US population, particularly those that are citizens and have friends or family members that a...