Edward Snowden’s trove of documents acquired from the National Security Agency (NSA) has provided a blueprint for understanding the structure and design of intelligence agencies around the world. Thus far, a major theme among the Snowden leaks relate to how the NSA and GCHQ intercepts communication by monitoring phone calls, text messages, email, Internet history/activity, and even remotely accessing personal computers and mobile devices.

failed in the U.S. Senate. Attempts to reintroduce the legislation emerged in 2013, but those too fell short.

rule this week and compared somebody to Hitler. It was only a little argumentum ad nazium.

Across the country, employees are striking, picketing, and staging

“Cheering crowds greeted Daladier in Paris and Chamberlin in London, when properly both men should have been stoned.”—Martha Gellhorn, August 25, 1938

The greatest issue faced by this generation is the hyper-partisan gridlock formed between the two major parties. Fortunately, from the conflict also comes a new generation of fresh, independent leaders. With national favorability numbers so low for both Democrats and Republicans, there could be a shift in favor for more independent candidates to decide to run for office. More importantly, youth should not be seen as a detriment in politics, especially when exploring a chance to run for office.

Illinois, a state where Democratic U.S. representatives outnumber Republicans twelve to six, at least one north suburban Chicago district may see a switch from Democrat to Republican.

According to a recent poll that was conducted by the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune, a notable 77 percent of the 1,200 participants that were surveyed support legalizing marijuana for medical purposes in Texas.

Additionally, practically half of those polled said they believe small amounts of marijuana should be legal to possess and consume for adults 21 and older.