Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Health Care Law
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 5-4 – which upholds the law enacted by Congress in 2010. I think this is a great decision. This cartoon puts a little humor to…
Six Flags: Stop Discriminating Against People With Dreadlocks
Greetings missnexus.com readers, I am disappointed to hear that Six Flags discriminates against potential employees with dreadlocks. Far from an “extreme” hairstyle, dreadlocks (or “locks”) are a natural way of wearing hair for huge numbers of people. I find it…
Florida Please End Governor Rick Scotts Voter Purge
Dear missnexus.com readers: An unprecedented attack on the right to vote is happening in Florida — a state George Bush “won” by just 573 votes in 2000.1 Florida Governor Rick Scott is trying to purge state voter rolls just before…
Armed Forces Day 2012
Armed Forces Day Keeping America Strong and Secure United in Purpose – Steadfast in Service President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic…
Police Arrest 6 Year Old Girl Salecia Johnson
Dear Missnexus.com readers, Salecia Johnson is six years old. On April 13, her teachers say she had a temper tantrum in class — but instead of putting her in time-out, the school called the police. Salecia was handcuffed, charged with…
100th Anniversary of the Sinking of RMS Titanic
April 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. This evening, I was captivated by several articles about the family members that did and did not survive from the tragedy. I read…
Miami Heat Supports Trayvon Martin
This is a powerful picture of Miami Heat in their hoodies, supporting Trayvon Martin.
Trayvon Martin Killed for Walking While Black
Dear missnexus.com readers, Three weeks ago, 17-year old Trayvon Martin was gunned down by self-appointed neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman. Despite Zimmerman admitting to following, confronting, and killing Trayvon, he has yet to be arrested or charged with any crime.[1]…
Magazine Tells Boys How to Turn Girls Out
Dear missnexus.com readers, During a recent interview with the hip-hop magazine XXL, rapper Too $hort encouraged teenage boys to “turn girls out” by pushing “her up against the wall.”[1]The 45-year-old rapper continued, graphically urging his audience to put their hands…
