The amendment's unequivocal assertion, "nor shall any State... deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws," was meant to serve as a cornerstone of civil rights in the United States but was not upheld by many politicians, governors and states. The growth of the U.S. inmate population has not only fueled conspiracy theories but increased significant financial profits for investors of private prisons and fostered suspension in urban environments.

In today's fast-paced world, many people often experience stress, anxiety, and a general sense of disconnection. One way to address these...

The strength of children is in the power of parental reasoning. Our dreams and aspirations of success can be measured by our disposition to reach a prestigious social status, an unhealthy addiction to increase wealth by any means necessary.