Matthew Cohen, MSW Archive
I recently read an article outlining the advantages of complaining. Although it is something we are all prone to at some points, I can’t agree that doing so constantly is beneficial. My tolerance varies on it, I’ve been known on …
The U.S. Supreme Court might be hearing two cases regarding same-sex marriages sometime next year. If the Supreme Court decides to grant a hearing, the question of gay marriage could be put to an end on a federal level. This …
The Paycheck Fairness Act which would require employers to justify pay differences between men and women was shut down 52-47 in the senate. All republican senators voted down the bill, one claiming it was not fair to cite gender discrimination …
Last week a dozen countries removed Syrian diplomats out of protest of the massive human rights violations Syria has been responsible for. Massacres killing roughly ten thousand have been occurring over the past year. In retaliation for this move, Syria …
Norway joins the majority of developed nations by eliminating their official national religion. This separation means that political offices(with exception of the King & Queen) will no longer have to be filled with members of the religion, and even church …
Spain, the fourth largest economy in Europe has been prophesied to be in a total emergency, what could be a disaster for the European Union. Already on the brink of collapse with Greece and Ireland, the loss of such a …
One of the better explanations of how government austerity during economic crisis could “implode” the nations’s economy. Paul Krugman discusses how major cuts will negatively impact getting the economy back and how the comparison of the government’s budget to a …
Egyptians have once again taken to the streets and squares over what they consider to be an illegitimate ruling for the former president. Former President Mubarak and top aid were both given life in prison sentences for their hand in …
There are few people in this world that makes me believe without hesitation of the goodness within. I have had the extreme good fortune to not only run into one, but to consider him to be one of my closest …
Israel was founded as a Jewish state on Jewish refugees after WWII. Now, as 60,000 African refugees flee to Israel since 2006, they are finding less than sympathetic friends. Violence has begun to break out as these refugees are being …
