David Tigabu

Bio

David is a graduate student at American University studying Political Science with a focus in American Politics. David is currently based in Washington D.C., and loves exploring the city, meeting new people, and discussing issues of social justice and UNC hoops. He can be reached at david.tigabu@gmail.com
The Real Deal On the TPP
By David Tigabu
Recently, the website Wikileaks published a 95-page excerpt from a working draft of The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), exposing trade negotiators to unwanted political fallout. The TPP continues to make its way through new rounds of negotiations,…
5 Questions With Dave Zirin, Sports Editor Of The Nation
By David Tigabu
This is the first installment of a series I am starting at PolicyMic called “Five Questions With,” in which progressive-minded writers, activists, intellectuals, and creative types are asked a series of questions, including their thoughts on…
GOP Wants Eccentric Millionaire John McAfee to Fix Obamacare Site
By David Tigabu
The old saying goes: Common sense often times ain't so common. The recent choice of John McAfee to help remedy the Healthcare.gov technological meltdown confirms this truth.  The rollout of the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges have been…
Rush Limbaugh Wants "45 Ted Cruz's" in the Senate
By David Tigabu
On his radio program, Rush Limbaugh asked listeners to imagine if the Senate consisted of 45 Ted Cruz's. After nearly choking on my breakfast upon hearing this, I attempted to consider what the Senate would look if there were 44 more filibustering…
Graphic Rape Sculpture is Causing Outrage in Europe
By David Tigabu
A Polish sculptor is in hot water for a sculpture he made depicting a Soviet soldier raping a pregnant woman. The sculpture had been installed in Gdansk, Poland much to the chagrin of Russian officials as well as locals, who demanded that it be…
Bob Costas Got Slammed For Calling Out Redskins Racism During An NFL Broadcast
By David Tigabu
The movement to change the Redskins team name has gathered even more steam. During the halftime telecast of NBC's Sunday Night Football, Bob Costas took to the airwaves, calling for the team to change its name. Calling the word "redskin" an insult…
Obamacare Death Panels Coming to a School Near You
By David Tigabu
What happens when a class of high school freshmen is tasked with arbitrating who receives access to medical care and who does not for a school assignment? Well ... nothing good. Critics are calling the project death panels, and while that particular…
Climate Reports Tell a Very Grim Story
By David Tigabu
According to a new report issued by scientists at the University of Hawaii, average temperatures across most of the planet are expected to rise to temperatures previously unparalleled by 2047. This report comes after the recently released IPCC's…
Starbucks Promotion Shows Congress How to Get Things Done
By David Tigabu
In an apparent attempt at getting lawmakers in Washington to come together, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has decided that his company will give free coffee to anyone who buys a beverage for someone else. Noting that political gridlock has dominated…
The Astonishing Reason a Police Officer Was Asked to Take Off His Uniform
By David Tigabu
It is common for parents to voice their concerns to school administrators about the safety of the campus, alerting officials to activity or people that they find suspicious or alarming. What happens, however, when parents notify administrators about…
Meet the Congressmen Declining Their Pay During the Shutdown
By David Tigabu
In light of the government shutdown that has seen 800,000 workers furloughed and vital agencies stripped of the resources necessary to function properly, some congressmen have decided to forgo their pay, and others have donated it to charity. Do not…
9-Year-Old Girl Writes Letter to Congress Telling Them to Grow Up
By David Tigabu
On the heels of a cancelled school trip to Mammoth Cave, 9-year-old Meredith Gold fired off an e-mail to three congressmen from her home state of Kentucky asking that they get their act together. Mammoth Cave is a national park, and due to the…
The Dirty Aftermath Of Colorado's Biblical Floods
By David Tigabu
The number of gallons of oil that spilled into Colorado's rivers and their immediate surroundings due to the massive flooding has reached 37,000. There have been 11 oil spills from wells, which belong to companies such as Noble Energy and Andarko…
Harry Mitts Execution Was Wrong
By David Tigabu
Almost 20 years after his shooting rampage that left two dead and two others wounded, Harry Mitts Jr. faced his long-awaited execution Wednesday morning. The incident has gained notoriety in large part due to the fact that an African-American man…
Sorry, Wayne LaPierre — The Answer to Our Gun Violence Problem Isn't More Guns
By David Tigabu
NRA spokesman Wayne LaPierre made news again after his recent appearance on NBC's Meet The Press when he discussed the recent shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. Parroting previous talking points, LaPierre called for more weaponry on hand at the…
Starbucks CEO Politely Requests Customers Keep Their Guns Out Of Coffee Shops
By David Tigabu
On Tuesday night, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz penned an open letter to customers, asking them to resist bringing firearms into Starbucks stores regardless of state laws. The letter comes on the heels Monday's tragic shooting at the Washington Navy…
9 11 Conspiracy: 46% of People Who Watch This Video Question the Truth About 9/11
By David Tigabu
On the 12th anniversary of the attacks that forever changed this country, a new poll came out by the internet market research group YouGov. The poll dealt with governmental claims concerning what happened on September 11, and how much the public has…
The Aging Of President Obama in 14 Increasingly Grey Photos
By David Tigabu
Dr. Michael Roizen, a chief wellness officer at a Cleveland Clinic as well as CNN’s resident aging expert once said “the typical president ages two years for every year they are in office.” It’s certainly believable when you look at some of the more…
Someone Tried to Stick Up An Iraq War Vet, Watch What Happened Next
By David Tigabu
What happens when a thief makes his way into a convenience store and attempts to rob it with a store clerk inside who just so happens to have worked as a private investigator, prison guard, and veteran? Things do not go as smoothly as hoped for, as…
NFL Settles in $765 Million Lawsuit So Everyone Will Forget About Concussions
By David Tigabu
A federal judge announced a settlement Thursday between the NFL and 4,500+ retired players bringing suit for the NFL's cover-up of crucial data on the health risks of football, forcing the league to pay out approximately $765,000,000. The $765…