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Childhood Hunger Hits Close to Home

Childhood Hunger Hits Close to Home

When many people think about childhood hunger, their minds depict images of starving children in third-world countries. Unfortunately, childhood hunger is a global issue. It affects children in countries of all income levels, including the United States. In fact, 1 in 5 children in the United States faces hunger every day. Food insecurity is a major epidemic that many Americans face, unable to provide themselves and their families with food of valuable nutrition. For many fam

A Guide to Military Drones

A Guide to Military Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have long been a part of military history. In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, U.S. military forces equipped kites with cameras in order to take photographs of enemy locations. By WWI, radio-controlled vehicles were deployed. Today, U.S. And other world armed forces employ a number of unmanned vehicles to bolster the battle against enemy forces without risking the lives of personnel. QF-4 Military Target The unma

Addressing Poverty in America

Addressing Poverty in America

In recent years, the gap between rich and poor has grown wider in America. This is particularly evident in major cities across the country. Since the early 2000s, young people have rediscovered the perks of living in cities. They like being close to work, and having a variety of cultural activities and restaurant options. However, this gentrification has increasingly displaced working-class groups for whom cities are a traditional home. An additional social problem has been t

AI Use in the Military

AI Use in the Military

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and self-learning technology has grown exponentially over the past few years and shows no signs of slowing any time soon. There are nearly countless ways that AI makes life easier. Online shopping, educational assistance programs, and automotive technology such as self-parking vehicles are just a few examples of how AI impacts and improves daily life. The unparalleled achievements of AI technology are not lost on the world's military po

College Students are Facing Hunger

College Students are Facing Hunger

With economic insecurity at the level that it is in the United States, it has been especially difficult for more families to send their children to college with adequate supplies. Along with the stress associated with passing their classes, students often find themselves in need of the most basic of necessities, including food or even shelter. As these problems continue to worsen, some college students are heading campaigns to reduce hunger on college campuses. Students at Ri

Everytown For Gun Safety

Everytown For Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety is a nonprofit organization launched in 2014 backed by the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and millions of passionate gun control advocates. Their mission is to educate and influence federal and local policymakers about the importance of gun control and the adverse effects that may result from a lack thereof. They also aim to impact the public and raise awareness of the need to end gun violence to the press. O

Leadership Lessons Learned from the Military

Leadership Lessons Learned from the Military

In any aspect of life, a leader is someone who fights against the norm for the benefit of those around them. A leader seeks to add merit to their team, organization, and themselves through their actions and is willing to take the leap of faith into the unknown that is sometimes required to accomplish this. The U.S. Military is known for teaching impeccable leadership traits, among other important idiosyncrasies, to those who serve. Service members most often find it second-na

Hunger in the United States

Hunger in the United States

As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, it is hard to believe that hunger would be a serious issue in the United States. However, it now stands that well over 40 million Americans face this in their daily lives. Many families across the country are food insecure, finding it hard to sufficiently feed all members of the household. Poverty is one of many socio-economic factors that is a root cause of hunger in the United States. Food insecurity results in malnutrition a