Kasey Ruedas Yanna
Kasey recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. Her writing focuses on shedding light on current political issues from an independent point of view. While she tends to vote with the Democratic ticket, Kasey has conservative views as well. She thinks that what’s most important is that people are knowledgeable about all sides of an issue before forming an educated opinion. Kasey and her husband, Jason, reside in Arlington, Texas.
Top jobs in a down economy
August 13, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
Are you looking for a job? Reporter Kasey Ruedas Yanna ferrets out the best paying industries in this economy for recent college graduates.
Supreme Court rules strip search illegal
July 2, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
In an opinion that reads more like an episode of “Gossip Girl,” the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the strip search of a 13-year-old female student was unconstitutional.
Rebellion in Iran: U.S. response
July 1, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
For almost three weeks, supporters of Mousavi have been protesting the recent Iranian presidential election. Reporter Kasey Ruedas Yanna details the United States’ reaction to the clashes. (Photo by .faramarz/Flickr)
Rebellion in Iran
June 15, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered officials to look into ballot fraud allegations after a weekend of protests against President Ahmadinejad’s questionable victory. Reporter Kasey Ruedas updates on what is happening in Iran.
AIG bonus grab
April 8, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
One month ago, the public found out that employees of U.S. bailout-recipient American International Group had received $165 million in bonuses. Taxpayers are incensed as lawmakers figure out what to do in response.
The change we need
January 1, 2009 | BY Kasey Ruedas Yanna
Barack Obama is scheduled to take office, the Oval Office that is, on Jan. 20. His election platform called for change and that is exactly what people are expecting when he enters the White House. Some people may have ideas about exactly what they want Obama to change, but I think most Americans just want [...]
