In the United States, 555 measles cases have been reported in 2019. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that education can help resolve vaccine hesitancy, promoting a healthy community.
OPINIONS: Misinformation causes vaccine hesitancy
News in :90 – May 7, 2019
Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will declare “case closed” on the Russia probe and potential obstruction by President Donald Trump, Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security’s co-owner says he will not run the horse in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, and St. Thomas sophomore Matthew Farho travels for seven days with the choir group, Common Ground Voices. Columnist Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.
OPINIONS: Minimum wage employees are not paid enough
The cost of living continues to rise as the minimum wage remains the same. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that low wages hurt both businesses and employees.
OPINIONS: Vatican summit must bring justice to sexually abused minors
Bishops and clergy went to the Vatican for a summit, which lasted four days and ended in late February, that focused on sexual abuse of minors. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that the Vatican must address these cases and find justice for the abused.
OPINIONS: Substantial reforms are needed for climate change issues
The Green New Deal has hit a wall of criticism, particularly from Republicans and President Donald Trump. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that substantial reforms are needed for issues like climate change, and the Green New Deal, while it has faults, has started the conversation for sustainable laws.
News in :90 – March 12, 2019
A construction crew in Winston-Salem, North Carolina prepares to take down a Confederate statue, some airlines cited worried customers for grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 after the Ethiopian plane crash, and TommieMedia’s columnist Kayla Mayer discusses prison reform and the First Step act signed by President Trump. Columnist Maddie Peters has today’s News in :90.
OPINIONS: First Step Act marks beginning of prison reform
President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act, which aims to reduce recidivism, improve living conditions for inmates, and decrease sentences in the United States. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that despite the act, there are still many issues in the criminal justice system.