by Tom Paugh | Jan 28, 2019 | Culture + Arts, Opinion
The hotly contested debate over immigration in the United States has consumed political news for the past couple of years. Since the beginning of his campaign, President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he will “build the wall” on the U.S.-Mexico border to...
by Tom Paugh | Dec 3, 2018 | Opinion, Politics + Society, World
Last Thursday, CNN political commentator Marc Lamont Hill was fired from CNN following his remarks on Israel and Palestine at the United Nations. Hill called for countries to boycott and divest from Israel in the Wednesday speech given for the U.N.’s...
by Tom Paugh | Oct 29, 2018 | Politics + Society, World
Editor’s Note: About one year ago, the Catalan parliament voted to secede from Spain. In memory of that, the Parkman Post will be republishing this article. On October 27, 2017, the Catalan regional parliament voted for independence from Spain. The vote calls...
by Tom Paugh | Sep 17, 2018 | Politics + Society, World
A nation known for its world class diving, beautiful marine life, pristine beaches, and preserved beauty, Palau is a small island paradise located in the South Pacific Ocean. In recent years, more and more tourists were discovering Palau, and President Tommy...
by Tom Paugh | Apr 2, 2018 | Politics + Society
Today, President Donald Trump declared that April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This continues a tradition first turned into a proclamation in 2010 by then-President Barack Obama. This past year has focused on the #MeToo movement, as more and more...