JR Snodgrass

Communication Studies graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a journalism certificate. Advocates for personal and civil liberty and is a dedicated reader of Christopher Hitchens.

Majority of California Representatives Support Failed Amash Amendment

Justin Amash // Credit: Gage Skidmore An amendment to the Patriot Act that would have limited the surveillance powers of the NSA, failed to pass the House last week by a

By JR Snodgrass

July 29, 2013

Majority of California Representatives Support Failed Amash Amendment

Justin Amash // Credit: Gage Skidmore An amendment to the Patriot Act that would have limited the surveillance powers of the NSA, failed to pass the House last week by a

By JR Snodgrass

July 29, 2013

Report Finds 113th Congress Most Divided in History

Credit: Brookings.edu Republicans and Democrats in both houses of Congress are more divided than ever, according to a report titled, "Vital Statistics on Congress," published by the

By JR Snodgrass

July 17, 2013

Report Finds 113th Congress Most Divided in History

Independent-Minded Voters Least Likely to Watch Television News

Credit: Salon.com In a time when partisan gridlock has plagued the political system and divided the nation, Americans of every party affiliation agree on at least one thing: television

By JR Snodgrass

July 10, 2013

Independent-Minded Voters Least Likely to Watch Television News

Independents Dissatisfied with Both Parties in Congress, Poll Finds

113th Congress // Credit: Swalwell.house.gov A Gallup poll released June 26 revealed that Americans satisfaction with congressional performance is quickly approaching historic lows. Respondents rated the Democrats at 34

By JR Snodgrass

June 29, 2013

Independents Dissatisfied with Both Parties in Congress, Poll Finds