Patrick Lee Articles
Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson Resigns as Protests Continue
Amid protests over the lack of his indictment, Officer Darren Wilson resigned from the Ferguson Police Department. Ferguson Suffers Riots while Protests Emerge Across the U.S.; Key Details of Michael Brown's Shooting Remain Unknown
Ferguson was the center of attention in the U.S. and most parts of the world on Tuesday. The decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson upset thousands of Americans on Monday. Riots broke out within the hour of the decision, and protests began in various parts of the United States. Few Umbrellas Left as Hong Kong Protest for Democracy Wanes
The streets of Hong Kong are filled with only a few hundred umbrellas; two months ago there were thousands. Police officers and court bailiffs began dismantling much of the protest zones in Mong Kok today. Violence Ensues After Ferguson Grand Jury Decides Not to Indict Officer Wilson
On Monday evening, the Ferguson Grand Jury finalized its decision regarding the innocence of the Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed Michael Brown, a black teenager. The jury decided to not make criminal charges against Wilson. Branch Out Movement Promotes Real Interactions with Real People
Even amongst friends, Americans are magnetized to their phones. Verbal conversations between strangers have given way to online interaction. Though some argue that advances in social technology have prompted widespread interaction that transcends barriers of space, the founders of the Branch Out ... Israeli Priest Urges Christians to Defend Israel for Sake of Christians in the Middle East
This past week, Israeli Priest Gabriel Nadaf met with Christian and Jewish leaders in New York and Washington. Throughout the span of four days, they spoke of the need to defend religious freedom in the Middle East, starting with Israel. The Greek Orthodox priest believes that it is vital for ... President Obama Moves to Offer Potentially 5 Million Immigrant Workers Protection from Deportation
On Thursday evening, President Obama addressed the nation in a speech describing his plan for immigration reform in the United States. University of California System Approves a Potential 28 Percent Tuition Increase
On Thursday, the University of California system voted in favor of approving a tuition increase. The plan was approved with a 14-7 vote. According to the plan, the tuition in University of California schools can rise as much as 28 percent by the end of five years. Pope Francis, Rick Warren, and Russell Moore Defend Traditional Marriage in Vatican Conference
On Monday, Pope Francis led a conference in the Vatican, defending traditional marriage. 30 religious leaders from different countries, backgrounds, and faiths gathered at the Vatican for the “Complementarity of Man and Woman” conference. Israel's Response to Synagogue Attack
The synagogue, which suffered an attack just yesterday, reopened today with increased security.