Andres O'Hara appears in the following:
New State Bills and Laws Could Have Lasting Impact on LGBTQ Community
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
While Utah's law banning conversation therapy goes into effect today, a dozen of states have proposed new bills that many believe are discriminatory against transgender minors.
How The Trumps and Kushners Got Rich Off Federal Policies
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
President Trump is no stranger to using his influence to seek favors. It’s a strategy that is not out of the ordinary in the world where he made his fortune, New York real estate.
The Quiet Rise of Meth Overdoses During the Opioid Epidemic
Monday, January 20, 2020
There is now a rise in the number of deaths and overdoses from methamphetamine and cocaine.
Why Some Newspapers Are Rethinking Presidential Endorsements
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Some newspapers are rethinking not only their endorsement process, but their entire editorial and opinion sections altogether.
Bloomberg's Spending Spree in the 2020 Race
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Pollsters are watching whether Bloomberg’s ad campaign has the potential to overshadow candidates who have more of a grassroots following.
How the Politics of Gun Control Has Flipped
Monday, January 13, 2020
In Virginia, Democrats flipped the House and Senate in November, and now hold full control of the state government for the first time in a generation.
An Environmental Rule Change That Ignores Climate Change
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Federal agencies would no longer have to take climate change into account when measuring the environmental impact of major infrastructure projects.
Why Defrauded Students Still Can't Get Debt Relief
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Tens of thousands of students across the country have been defrauded by for-profit colleges.
Should Foster Care Be Reduced, Or Reformed?
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, last year the number of children in foster care decreased for the first time since 2011.
A New Trump Rule Could Cut Food Stamp Benefits for 700,000
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The Trump administration announced a series of rule changes last year, and on Wednesday, the final rule was announced.
Why the Framers Empowered Congress to Impeach the President
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
With so few examples of impeachment in our history, it can become unclear what exactly impeachable conduct is, and what the framers intended with it.
Is Thanksgiving a Time for Speaking Out, or Keeping the Peace?
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
With the impeachment proceedings dominating the news, the Democratic candidates campaigning and debating, this year, it seems impossible to avoid politics.
Adding Indigenous Ingredients to the Thanksgiving Table
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
There has been a resurgence of dishes championed by Native American and indigenous cooks and chefs that are breaking into the mainstream.
Why Disabled Workers Can Get Paid Less Than Minimum Wage
Monday, November 25, 2019
Most Americans might not know that federal law allows certain employers to pay people with disabilities far less than the minimum wage, trapping them in poverty.
The Legacy of Julian Assange
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Yesterday, Swedish prosecutors dropped their investigation of rape and sexual assault allegations against Julian Assange.
Two Monumental Cases are Being Argued at the Supreme Court
Thursday, November 14, 2019
This week, while all eyes have been focused on the impeachment hearings in the House, two monumental cases are being argued at the Supreme Court.
How Universities are Addressing Slavery and Reparations
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Georgetown, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Virginia Theological Seminary are creating scholarships, while Harvard, Yale, and Brown have admitted to benefiting from the slave trade.
Is the Term "Latinx" Unifying, or Divisive?
Thursday, November 07, 2019
One term that recently made its way into the demographic lexicon is getting lots of attention, and pushback: Latinx.
Are 'Opportunity Zone' Tax Breaks a Giveaway For the Rich?
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Roughly 12 percent of census tracts around the country are being reclassified as opportunity zones, including almost all of Puerto Rico.
Why Unregulated Gun Sales Flourish Online
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Guns and gun parts are sold openly on some of the internet's biggest platforms.