The fight against evil: Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke has taken an unusually strong stand on gun control. In particular, he is a staunch advocate for banning the availability and use of military style assault weapons such as AR 15 and AK 47 by civilian gun owners. His advocacy has rippled across the nation. Even liberals were surprised at his position having had themselves a history of being somewhat wishy washy about gun control reform.

Why is this evil? The fact that food insecurity exists in the United States of America. Healthy People.gov defines food insecurity as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources. Those most affected are seniors, children, those living in rural communities, African Americans, and Latinx.
Just 1/3 of food waste in America could end food insecurity if it could be successfully distributed to those in need. In 2016, at one point during the year, 12.3% of American households experienced food insecurity.

Why is this evil? Knowingly accepting and subsequently covering up financial contributions from a convicted pedophile in the name of academic innovation and progress is reprehensible and disgraceful.

Why is this evil? Purdue Pharma recently filed for Chapter 11 corporate bankruptcy, an act which can absolve a company of its debts. In doing so, this can have a negative impact on the pending 2600 federal and state opioid lawsuits. Before the filing, however, the owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, allegedly transferred from the company $1 billion dollars into their Swiss bank accounts, most likely avoiding any direct hit on their personal wealth and assets.