Christopher P. Ryan

Bio

Christopher P. Ryan is a freelance writer based in the mid-Atlantic, and Senior News Editor of 20 Something Magazine. (www.20somethingmagazine.com) He holds an M.A. in History and Public Policy from The George Washington University. He previously ran his own business and did volunteer work in his community. Chris has worked in the Maryland State Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Citizens Against Government Waste.
Supreme Court Obamacare Decision: There is Now No Limit to Government Power
By Christopher P. Ryan
Americans, rejoice! Your royal government has given you a choice! You get to choose between buying a very specific, expensive product that you may not need or want, and paying a fine, oops, I mean a tax, instead! Oh, the blessings of freedom! The…
4 Critical Things to Remember After the Boston Bombings
By Christopher P. Ryan
If you are an American — or just have a morsel of humanity — Monday’s news out of Boston probably made you feel a bevy of emotions and entertain a wide-range of thoughts. Just check out your Facebook wall — you’ll probably find anger, blame, hatred,…
'I Voted' Stickers Cost the Government Millions
By Christopher P. Ryan
If you voted last month, you were most likely handed a snazzy “I voted” sticker as you left your local polling place.  The stickers may be a fun way of demonstrating your involvement in the political process, but, as the story behind them shows,…
Peyton Manning, Lebron James, and the 12 Most Memorable Moments in Sports of 2012
By Christopher P. Ryan
2012 was an eventful year in sports. From A-Rod being benched in the playoffs, to the Zenit St. Petersburg soccer club’s fans’ demand for an all white, heterosexual team, here are the 12 biggest sports stories of 2012. 1. The New Orleans Saints…
Defense Department Operates 234 Golf Courses in the World, Draining Millions From the U.S. Budget
By Christopher P. Ryan
With President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner trying to find a middle ground that minimizes the damage the Fiscal Cliff would do to the economy, cuts to military spending must be on the table.  Though parts of the Department of Defense’s…
6 Biggest Reasons Young People Should Fire Obama
By Christopher P. Ryan
This is the fourth part in a series of articles on why President Obama is not the right choice for president. See here for Part I.   With the 2012 Presidential election almost here, President Obama will finally find out whether or not he is keeping…
Why Vote Romney: 7 Reasons the American People Should Fire the President
By Christopher P. Ryan
This is the third part in a series of articles on why President Obama is not the right choice for president. See here for Part I. With the 2012 presidential election almost here, President Obama will finally find out whether or not he is keeping his…
5 Reasons Americans Should Not Vote For Obama
By Christopher P. Ryan
This is the second part in a series of articles on why President Obama is not the right choice for president. See here for Part I.  With the 2012 presidential election almost here, President Obama will finally find out whether or not he is keeping…
5 Reasons Why Obama Should Not Be Reelected
By Christopher P. Ryan
With the 2012 presidential election almost here, President Barack Obama will finally find out whether or not he is keeping his job. For most voters, their choice will ultimately come down to how they expect either Romney or Obama to run things over…
Real Unemployment Rate: 5.5 Million Young People Are Out of Work, in a Major Crisis For the US
By Christopher P. Ryan
The Department of Labor on Friday announced that America’s unemployment rate now sits at 7.8%, the lowest it has been for any full month during President Obama’s administration. The news that unemployment is finally below 8% brings a 43 month streak…