Dr. Nicole Betschman, Public Health Leader, on RFK Jr. Nomination to HHS
Dr. Nicole Betschman, President of the D.C. Public Health Association and Public Health Program Leader at Trinity, points out that Washington D.C. has one of the highest rates of racial health disparities in the country, and that crisis is likely to get worse if common sense health protections like vaccines and fluoride and other health initiatives are eliminated by the new administration.
Don’t Agonize, Organize!
If you don’t like this year’s election results, get involved! Resolve to work for change in the future! Bring your talents to bear on the needs of our communities and neighborhoods. Remember, the most important politics always start in your backyard!
We Must Choose
We may disagree vigorously with each candidate on certain issues. But voting is the price of admission to the table for the debate. Voting is essential for the health of our Democracy. Our obligation is to do our homework, research, the issues, weigh the impact on our nation, and then VOTE. WE MUST CHOOSE!
Democracy Dies in Deceit
Jeff Bezos purchased a newspaper, but he could not purchase Freedom of the Press. His obligation as the owner of the Washington Post is to protect and uphold that fundamental right, not repress it.
Democracy on the Ballot
What are the issues at stake for our Democracy in this election? Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, the Right to Due Process and Equal Protection, and many other rights and freedoms are at stake. Vote for the candidate of your choice, of course, but be informed about the stakes in this election!
October 7: Is Peace Even Possible?
War solves nothing. We must find a way to achieve a cease-fire in the Middle East and to begin a peace process that will be durable.
Higher Education Is Central for Democracy to Thrive
Higher education is the great counterweight to government in a free society. We must do more to protect and sustain our Democracy.
Dumbing Down America
Democracy demands high intellectual attainment for the sake of sustaining our free society. College should not be pitted against workforce education, both are important and can work together for the sake of the nation.
Voices of Trinity: Constitution Day Straw Poll Results!!
Trinity students, faculty and staff have passionate views about the Constitution and current political issues including the future of our Democracy.
Eating Dogs and Other Immigrant Slurs
Americans must demand an end to the despicable rhetoric about immigrants. We are all just a few generations removed from our own immigrant stories, we must lift as we climb and insist that candidates for public office demonstrate respect for the dignity and worth of all people.