May

On Becoming an American Citizen

Posted by Rima Published in America, Breaking News, Politics

If it is my right to vote or my freedom to speak my mind, then it is my duty to help my fellow citizens. And if I morally or ethically object to any of these responsibilities, then it is my right, my freedom and my duty to work within the laws of the land and petition the government to change things for the better.

Tags: America, american, barack obama, becoming an american, boston, certificate of citizenship, citizen, citizenship, congress, duties of citizenship, faneuil hall, gold eagle, golden eagle, jury, massachusetts, oath, oath of allegiance, samuel adams, united states, voting

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May

‘Go Ahead, Cornelius. You Can Cry.’ – Fight Club

Posted by Rima Published in America, Economics, human nature, Shopping

In these post-9/11, economically tanked times, I’ve begun to miss when America’s biggest problem was our disillusionment with our excessive consumerism.

Tags: 9/11, America, consumerism, Economics, existential crisis, fight club, human nature, I am Jack's sense of despair, micro-blogging, september 11, starbucks

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Rima Chaddha Mycynek is a writer, reporter, editor, photographer, videographer, former talk show host, and all-around journalism nerd. She currently teaches multimedia journalism at Boston University. [Read More]

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