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Sudan and Virtue Signaling

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

For many years, there has been political instability in Sudan. Now, many Sudanese people, mostly under the age of 25, have been protesting against their government and demanding change. There was even a chance that a transition to a stable government would occur, following the ousting of dictator Omar Al-Bashir. However, over the past couple…

LA’s Urgent Homeless Problem Is Becoming Bizarre

Posted on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

As with most major cities, homelessness is a common issue. However, recently, the city of Los Angeles has been in the spotlight, with worsening conditions among its homeless population. According to the Los Angeles Homeless Authority, the number of people that are homeless in the area has risen to 58,936, an increase of 12% from…

The Health Crisis That is Quietly Harming Americans

Posted on June 11, 2019August 13, 2020 by Cameron Arcand

Disclaimer: The situation described below is fictional, but is used to describe the horrors of the opioid epidemic that Americans face daily. The company, statistics, and drugs referenced in this situation are real. Meet Janet. Janet broke her ankle at the gym and had to go to the emergency room. She is prescribed Oxycontin, an…

Green New Deal: Socialist Dream, American Nightmare

Posted on March 2, 2019March 4, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

If I am being completely honest, it is rare that I read full pieces of legislation before I form an opinion. But I made a special exception for House Resolution 109, the Green New Deal, which is currently the hot topic on both sides of the aisle. It was proposed by New York Congresswoman Alexandria…

Exclusive Interview with Orange County Supervisor Candidate and Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem Kris Murray

Posted on February 19, 2019July 2, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

For additional info about Murray’s campaign, click here. The special election is March 12th! Read our endorsement. Can’t Listen? Here is the first few minutes on rough, unfiltered, transcript (although some responses in the transcript have been edited to remain concise): Cameron: Welcome to the Young Not Stupid podcast. I’m Cameron Arcand here with candidate…

A Year after Parkland

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

A year ago this month, the Parkland shooting took place, killing 17 students and teachers at a high school in Florida. The event triggered the National Student Walkout and the March for Our Lives, where young people and their supporters protested for gun reform. The movement has since died down, and some of the Parkland…

Make America Caffeinated Again?

Posted on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has been mulling an independent bid for President of the United States. He is proposing a moderate agenda based upon his criticism for the border wall and a Medicare for all plan. Democratic candidates are concerned about his potential candidacy, as Schultz would take votes from anti-Trump moderates and conservatives….

Hot Take: The Government Shutdown Barely Stood The Test of Time

Posted on January 25, 2019January 26, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

The longest government shutdown in United States history, which furloughed over 800,000 federal workers, finally came to an end Friday, when a temporary deal was reached to reopen the government for three weeks. The deal did not include funding for President Trump’s proposal for a border wall. Lasting well over a month, the shutdown barely…

The Public Emergency Young People Do Not Know About

Posted on December 30, 2018January 3, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

With minor social injustices like “Baby it’s Cold Outside” and the joke that is the border wall, young people are becoming distracted from issues that actually matter. Though the same could be said about the general American public, millennial’s and Gen Z’s in particular are more likely to avoid significant news, simply out of lack…

Politicon 2018 Ben Shapiro

Politicon 2018: The Experience

Posted on October 27, 2018January 3, 2019 by Cameron Arcand

Politicon 2018 convened this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring commentators from all ends of the political spectrum. Young Not Stupid got press access to the second day of the event, featuring Ben Shapiro, Tomi Lahren and Cenk Uygur. For me, the morning began with walking the convention floor, nicknamed ‘Democracy Village.’ I…

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