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Breana Vizcarra

I am one of those politically open-minded and rare students that still strives to obtain knowledge while tactfully using it in life rather than just worrying about a G.P.A. Definitely an optimistic extrovert that finds bliss in almost every situation. I am currently a sophomore in college who wants to double major in Business and Lin...

Washington Has Killed the American Dream
Washington Has Killed the American Dream

As Congress goes on vacation, young unemployed Americans cannot afford to do the same.

5 Sport Teams that Give Back
5 Sport Teams that Give Back

The top five teams that really care about their community.

Portraits of Modern Christians
Portraits of Modern Christians

What does it mean to be a young evangelical in today's America? These young Christians open up about their faith and beliefs, showing they aren't necessarily the evangelicals their parents were.

E-Waste Bill: Saving the Environment, One iPhone at a Time
E-Waste Bill: Saving the Environment, One iPhone at a Time

A new House bill addresses one of the electronics industry's best-kept secrets: All too often, recycled electronics end up illegally disposed overseas at the expense of others.

5 Technologies That Will Change the World
5 Technologies That Will Change the World

These innovations have a realistic potential to address global problems, like access to clean water, disease, quality of life, and climate change.

Is Your Shampoo Safe? It's Time to Regulate the Cosmetics Industry
Is Your Shampoo Safe? It's Time to Regulate the Cosmetics Industry

Consumers need more regulatory protection against potentially harmful ingredients contained in personal care products.

Google+ Launch Resuscitates Antitrust Concerns
Google+ Launch Resuscitates Antitrust Concerns

In June, the Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Google's anti-competitive policies. Will Google+ push the company over the edge?

Differences Between Men and Women are Perceived
Differences Between Men and Women are Perceived

The media adheres to a male/female gender binary, which constrains people to limiting, socially constructed definitions on transgender issues.

Why Young People Don't Participate in Politics
Why Young People Don't Participate in Politics

The UN High-level Meeting of Youth attendees reflect on young people's disillusionment with today's political culture.

Solar Energy: An Expensive Path to Job Creation
Solar Energy: An Expensive Path to Job Creation

Clean energy projects, like solar, guarantee neither cost-effective energy efficiency or permanent job creation.

Top 5 Cities for Jobs for Young People
Top 5 Cities for Jobs for Young People

Young people are finding it harder and harder to find jobs in the financial crisis, except in these towns.

American Apparel and the Politics of Consent
American Apparel and the Politics of Consent

American Apparel's Dov Charney is accused of sexual harassment, and the media has largely taken his side, failing to highlight the unequal power relationships at the heart of gender opposition.

A Truly Universal Court
A Truly Universal Court

The ICC should form a more concrete judgement system which would affect a broader range of global citizens.

Fixing Obesity is One of America's Biggest Problems (Literally)
Fixing Obesity is One of America's Biggest Problems (Literally)

The growing fad of vegetarianism is a small part of having a healthier America. Increased health education and government subsidies for organic produce will help stop obesity.

20-Somethings Who Still Play with Toys
20-Somethings Who Still Play with Toys

Despite the stagnant economy, small business owner Jake Brereton has used a socially responsible business model to steer Green Town Toys to success.

Buy Local, Eat Better
Buy Local, Eat Better

Several Boston and New York start-ups have developed a local food model that sidesteps the industry's middlemen, supplying better produce at a competitive price.

Global Fish Population Barely Treading Water
Global Fish Population Barely Treading Water

In order to save our fish populations from overfishing, we need to place 40% of the world's oceans off-limits through marine reserves.