Jaywalking Through Life

Covering whether or not a TikTok ban is a good thing. What do you think? Meet me in the crosswalk! Bibliography: https://brands.joinstatus.com/tiktok-ban#timeline https://penncapital-star.com/commentary/why-a-tiktok-ban-is-good-for-america/ https://www.freepress.net/blog/why-tiktok-ban-terrible-idea

We're covering whether flag burning should be legal. Let us know what you think here, on TikTok, on YouTube, or at jaywalkthroughlife@gmail.com! Bibliography: https://www.aclu.org/documents/aclu-history-flag-burning https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2016/11/29/h2h-flag-burning-unnecessary-disrespectful/ https://pacificlegal.org/why-flag-burning-and-the-first-amendment-come-to-mind-on-flag-day/ ht...

Covering freedom of religion and petition this month. Next month we're back to normal, but let us know if you'd like us to cover other amendments!

This may be our longest episode yet, but it's an important one! This is the first of a two parter on the 1st amendment, going in depth on what each section means. Bibliography: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript https://firstamendment.mtsu.edu/7-things-to-know-about-the-first-amendment/

Tackling birthright citizenship and my hate-hate relationship with tech this month! Bibliography: https://hls.harvard.edu/today/can-birthright-citizenship-be-changed/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthright_citizenship_in_the_United_States https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/amendments-11-27 https://hls.harvard.edu/today/can-birthright-citizenship-be-changed/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/preside...

This episode, I skip everything on my list to cover whether the Ten Commandments belong in public schools. Also, had to re-record because my microphone rebelled and I didn't know it. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/posting-ten-commandments-in-schools-was-struck-down-in-1980-could-that-change/2024/07 https://www.newsweek.com/louisiana-right-want-10-commandments-classrooms-opinion-1905566...

Hey Jaywalkers! Sorry I'm a little late, hopefully it won't happen again! Talking about insurance today. Yay? Remember to hit up jaywalkthroughlife@gmail.com with questions, comments, concerns, or dog pics. Bibliography: https://www.investopedia.com/why-are-vision-and-dental-insurance-separate-8548493 https://medcitynews.com/2020/09/dental-and-health-insurance-are-converging-heres-what-it-...

A short episode today, Jaywalkers! It's a quick primer on what executive orders are and a couple questions: Are executive orders overreach in general, is there a limit, or are they all good? And should Congress and the courts try fighting more of them or not? Let me know your thoughts in the comments or at JaywalkThroughLife@gmail.com! Bibliography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_orde...

Should you give a beggar money or just a sandwich? Happy holidays everyone! BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://invisiblepeople.tv/giving-money-homeless-people-okay/ https://optimalhappiness.com/should-you-give-money-to-homeless

The most controversial episode yet!!!!!111!! Talking about pineapple on pizza today lol Feel free to let me know whether you're for or against in the comments! Also, apologies to Garth Brooks BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://genius.com/Garth-brooks-we-shall-be-free-lyrics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_pizza https://us.gozney.com/blogs/news/pineapple-pizza-the-pizza-that-seems-to-divide-the-world?srs...

Covering the Pledge of Allegiance today, despite a national election, technical trouble, and natural disasters! Jaywalking Through Life will be on YouTube soon, and who knows what's in store next month?? Sources: https://www.ushistory.org/documents/pledge.htm https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-latest-controversy-about-under-god-in-the-pledge-of-allegiance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_...

I meant 1920, not 1912.... Hey, I'm just a dude with a microphone and a laptop! Hope you like the rest of the episode, because that's now all I can hear Bibliography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_health_care https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9940661/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01313-3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2906992/pdf/cjem5-62.pd...

Covering student loan forgiveness this month. Not sure if the audio acted funny or if it was the program, let me know if I need to re-record! Bibliography: https://www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/history-of-student-loans/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2022/07/19/13-reasons-to-cancel-student-loans/ https://www.cato.org/blog/bidens-newest-folly-student-loan-forgiveness https://www.n...

No, I'm not sorry about the title. This month we're talking about the two party system and whether or not we should expand it! As always, you can let us know what you think at jaywalkthroughlife@gmail.com Bibliography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_system https://startingpointsjournal.com/in-defense-of-the-two-party-system/ https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2024/0...

Should cannabis be legalized? I delve into it. I also realize that I didn't change marijuana to cannabis through the opinion pieces. Might go back and fix it, might not. Bibliography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_cannabis_laws_in_the_United_States#:~:text=The%20legal%20history%20of%20cannabis,liberalize%20cannabis%20laws%20through%20decriminalization . https://www.boisestate.edu/b...

Sorry about the late episode! Of course the editor wanted to fight me too... But here we are with the episode on term limits. SteamPuzzle- https://www.youtube.com/@STEAMpuzzle Bibliography- https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2197&context=journal_articles/1000 https://chicago.suntimes.com/democracy/2024/02/22/term-limits-congress-dysfunction-worse-elections-democracy-so...

This month I cover open borders and we find out how new immigration laws are in the US! Sources: https://mexico.arizona.edu/revista/brief-legislative-history-last-50-years-us-mexico-border https://www.axios.com/2023/10/17/us-mexico-border-open-borders-myth https://www.henleyglobal.com/publications/global-mobility-report/2023-q3/global-insights/how-open-borders-enhance-economic-opportunities-for-co...

This episode should sound a lot better! Gonna figure out the transitions and background music next. Talking about Gentle parenting this month, let me know what you think at jaywalkthroughlife@gmail.com Bibliography https://simplyworkingmama.com/why-gentle-parenting-is-bad/#:~:text=While%20gentle%20parenting%20has%20gained,structure%20and%20discipline%20for%20children . https://www.parents.com/pare...

Hey everybody! I'm back with the longest episode yet! Using a new set of recording tools, and I'm not sure my edits took, so please bear with me.... Also LeSha and I are sick, please forgive the sounds of dying. Talking about banned books today, so there is some mention of sex and sexual assault, as well as brief mention of suicide. Bibliography https://thefederalist.com/2014/03/11/in-defe...

Hard to think of a fun title for this one, sorry. Covering Alyssa's Law this month. Also, double apologies, got a new mic and just starting to figure it out. Sources: https://alyssas-law.com/ https://thesoutherneronline.com/74610/comment/school-wide-panic-buttons-useless-leave-us-vulnerable/ https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2023/02/15/opinion-alarms-create-the-illusion-of-...

I almost died recording this! I mean, it was just from normal breathing, BUT STILL. We're taking a good look at the electoral college today and if it's worth the paper it's printed on. Bibliography: https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/about#:~:text=The%20Electoral%20College%20is%20a,popular%20vote%20of%20qualified%20citizens https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/history htt...

Today I cover abortion, and I get a little raw in the takeaway. Hoping the editing isn't as bad as I think, had some headphone issues.... Questions, comments, concerns, email jaywalkthroughlife@gmail.com! Bibliography: https://magazine.jhsph.edu/2022/brief-history-abortion-us https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-profs-weigh-history-abortion-access-us https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022...

A break episode while I finish up the one on abortion! https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/walking-on-sunshine-laws-how-floridas-free-press-history-in-the-u-s-supreme-court-undermines-open-government/ https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2016/02/10/florida-man-threw-live-gator-wendys-drive-thru-window-police-say/985469007/ https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Florida-public-records-l...

Hey Jaywalkers! Today's episode is on presidential immunity, which only seems to be a hotbed issue for around 2 centuries. Apologies in advance because you can definitely hear where my dyslexia reared up and my stutter tried to help. Questions, comments, concerns can all go to JaywalkThroughLife@gmail.com Sources: https://goblin.tools/Formalizer https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-question...

Short episode today. Blame the stutter and insomnia, I know I do! Feel free to let me know how you think the Overton Window has shifted recently at jaywalkthroughlife@gmail.com https://www.mackinac.org/OvertonWindow https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/opinion/columns/column-overton-windows-exist-in-politics-today/article_ac93f039-a433-5e00-99c5-17460d56ae1c.html