The state of California has made significant progress in the nationwide vaccination battle. Spurred to action by a recent measles outbreak, Senate Bill 227 passed by a 25-10 vote that will make vaccinations mandatory for all California school children. Previously, parents had the right to opt out of vaccinating their children on the grounds that vaccines violate their personal beliefs.

These days, it takes quite a bit to stand out among all of the comic book movies constantly hitting theaters. Between DC and Marvel films, superhero fatigue has become increasingly rampant. Warner Bros. seems keenly aware of this rampancy; while developing their own cinematic universe, they decided to make “Suicide Squad,” a film about super villains conscripted by the government to perform suicide missions, rewarded with reduced prison sentences for their survival.

In many ways, English actor Tom Hardy’s image is timeless; he combines the visceral edge of a young Mel Gibson with the intensity of Robert DeNiro, with just a hint of Sean Connery’s charm. In recent years, he has become a staple for geeks and comic book fans around the world. His portrayal of Bane in “The Dark Knight” trilogy stood out as a franchise high point, and many fans loudly voiced their distress when Joel Kinnaman (“Robocop”) replaced Hardy in the upcoming “Suicide Squad.”.

This needs to be said right up front: “Arrow” is still a good show. When firing on all cylinders, it provides some of the best bow and arrow vigilante action on television; granted, that’s a niche category. The first two seasons of the show set serious bars with regards to action and compelling human drama.

American journalist Glenn Greenwald once stated that “a key purpose of journalism is to provide an adversarial check on those who wield the greatest power.”. This belief holds that a journalist must use his or her platform to speak for the underrepresented. one of the most highly regarded news institutions in the world — has so far done a poor job of providing all the details to riots taking place in London.

The issue of racial bias among American police forces has defied geographical boundaries. Highly publicized incidents have been documented nationwide from Missouri to Baltimore, and that list is growing. Even a city like San Francisco, typically known as a progressive, forward thinking bastion, is not exempt from the troubles.

When Abraham Lincoln stated that the “government of the people by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth,” he failed to state who exactly would be served. The nature of the democratic process is such that the government is supposed to pass policy based on the will of the people.

In 1976, a television event made American history. Depicting the generational struggle of an African family — from capture on the African continent all the way through the end of the American Civil War — “Roots” gives viewers an alternative view of life in early America. Monumental for both its historical context and popular success, the miniseries will soon see a modern revival.

In the immortal words of “How I Met Your Mother” character Barney Stinson, “nothing suits me like a suit.”. No longer just a fashion statement, psychologists have recently discovered that dressing formally can positively impact a man’s style of thinking. During recent studies conducted at California State University – Northridge, researchers noticed a distinction in thinking style based on the outfit of an individual.

Social media is one of those things that requires skill to master; the results of mishandling it can be disastrous. Even enormous companies and public figures, such as Clorox or comedian Trevor Noah, have fallen prey to their own social media gaffes. When looking for a celebrity who seems to have an innate acumen for social networking, look no further than Stephen Amell, star of The CW’s “Arrow.”.

It is not a new topic that California faces a serious threat from the severe drought. With the hot summer months looming, industries ranging from agriculture to craft beer could suffer due to lack of usable water. Amid the struggle for possible solutions, some have looked to the sea for answers. The city of Carlsbad, California is located just north of San Diego and is financed by Poseidon Water Resources.

With the 2016 Presidential election rapidly approaching, both the Democrats and Republicans have their respective primary campaigns in full swing. Obama’s second term is nearing its end, and America will soon have to pick a new leader. While new Republican candidates seem to pop up every day, the Democrats seem to have moved considerably slower in mobilizing their campaigns.

Having already made a name for himself in the automotive industry, Elon Musk — CEO of Tesla Motors — has set his sights elsewhere. Not content with revolutionizing the electric car industry, Musk recently announced the creation of “Tesla Energy” and their flagship product: the “Powerwall.”. In the simplest of terms, the Powerwall is nothing more than a battery for homes; it receives a solar charge and can eliminate a homeowner’s dependence upon conventional power grids.

At a certain point during “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the titular villain makes the claim that “everyone creates the thing we fear.”. Within the context of the film, he refers to Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) creating the evil Artificial Intelligence (AI); further examination could show that Marvel Studios — and president Kevin Feige — have created something they fear as well: superhero fatigue.

The phrase “school shooting” conjures a very specific image among 21st century Americans: the lone gunman, mental illness, and national outcry over gun control. Years ago, this was not necessarily the case. One of the most famous massacres on school grounds occurred at the hands of our very own government following protests and the American passion for civil disobedience.

In the realm of comic books and graphic novels, seldom have we seen artists as influential as Frank Miller. Thematic elements and imagery from his graphic novels have been present in modern films, such as “300,” the recent Netflix phenomenon “Daredevil,” and especially the upcoming superhero epic, “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.”.