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

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