Brian Nicewander

Brian is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University. He formerly worked in electoral politics staffing state and national campaigns beginning in 2004.

Mexican President Calderon Criticizes US Drug War Role

Credit: mexican-flag.org Mexican president Felipe Calderon criticized the United States as part of the problem in the country’s continuing war against drug cartels in his final report to

By Brian Nicewander

/ September 7, 2012

Mexican President Calderon Criticizes US Drug War Role

Neil Armstrong Advocated for Greater US Presence in Space

(Photo Credit: NASA) Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon, died of complications from heart surgery on Saturday. Armstrong began his path to the moon as a

By Brian Nicewander

/ August 30, 2012

Neil Armstrong Advocated for Greater US Presence in Space

Chemical Weapons Complicate Matters in Syrian Uprising

Photo: Syrian Arab News Agency President Obama warned Syria's government earlier in the week that the use of chemical or biological weapons in the nation’s escalating civil

By Brian Nicewander

/ August 24, 2012

Chemical Weapons Complicate Matters in Syrian Uprising

Food Stamp Debate Slows Passage of Comprehensive Farm Bill

Photo: organicconnectmag.com Republican Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin recently told reporters that he opposes the Senate version of the 2012 Farm Bill due to the legislation’s spending on

By Brian Nicewander

/ August 20, 2012

Food Stamp Debate Slows Passage of Comprehensive Farm Bill