Catherine Carter
Bio
Hi! I write opinion style articles about current politics and affairs (with a progressive leaning), essays for college, history that interests me, and research projects on the historical sites and items that my husband takes pictures of.
Stories (6/0)
Semitruck Parking Crisis
Trucking is vital to our economy. Not only does it do the obvious in transporting goods from one place to another, and the industry itself provides something like 8.4 million people with jobs (as of 2022, according to trucking.org), but the nature of trucking moves money between states. Truckers have to eat, after all. Be it via a truck stop, getting groceries at a store local to where they’re at currently, or even restaurants in the area. The trucks require fuel. The drivers may get something for their family back home at a local Ma and Pa store. And arguably most important, truckers require sleep – after all, a tired driver is a dangerous driver.
By Catherine Carterabout a month ago in Journal
A Brief History of the Rockville Bridge
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is home to almost 289,000 people, spread across 45 cities. These citizens enjoy a number of historical buildings and sites – a 19th century Victorian home, a stunning cathedral, a Civil War Memorial Obelisk. But there are few locations that capture the attention of rail fans and engineering fans quite like the Rockville Bridge.
By Catherine Carterabout a month ago in History
Trump Documents Case Dismissed. Content Warning.
Becoming the President of the United States gives one great power, including the ability to see nearly every classified document (and yes, I did say nearly – some Need to Know documents never grace the President’s desk). Depending on the document, the President also has the ability to declassify as they see fit. That requires a process, and not every document can be declassified – for example, the nuclear codes, documents that identify confidential or intelligence sources, or certain design concepts of weapons of mass destruction.
By Catherine Carterabout a month ago in Journal
Wickedness
When people think of evil, they tend to think of infamous historical figures such as Hitler, dastardly fictional characters like Voldemort, or horrendous organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan. They often think of the large-scale damage that was done, the killings, the maimings, and the societal devastation surrounding them. They do not tend to think of the small things that went mostly under the radar. For that matter, they do not tend to think about how everyday people can be just as awful, without causing as much damage.
By Catherine Carter4 years ago in Longevity
The Consequences of Following the Crowd, an Essay
When we hear the word “consequences,” we tend to think “negative.” According to Dictionary.com, however, the definition of consequence is “the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier.” This definition illustrates that consequences can be both positive and negative. This holds true with following the crowd – you might lose your sense of self, you might believe dangerously false information, you might even be pulled into a mob intent on killing or otherwise harming others. However, you also have a higher likelihood of getting that amazing job or getting into exclusive clubs. You might even be mistaken as having traits that society deems “positive,” just because you hang around people who have those traits. It’s all about nuance and having the responsibility and common sense to determine which consequences are positive…and which are negative.
By Catherine Carter4 years ago in Education
