Cato Conroy
Bio
Cato Conroy is a Manhattan-based writer who yearns for a better world. He loves to write about politics, news reports, and interesting innovations that will impact the way we live.
Stories (205/0)
Unethical Things Politicians are Doing to Keep Their Voters Supporting Them
A wise man once said that politicians need to be replaced as often as diapers - and the average voter might agree to that statement. However, it's hard to explain why congressmen still get voted in despite the approval rating of congress as a whole being at an all time low.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Swamp
What Makes States Turn Red?
If you were to ask most Americans, they'd tell you that they would have thought that Hillary Clinton was poised to win the election. The actual polls, though, showed a different outcome - despite her winning the popular election. One may wonder what makes blue states turn Republican, especially after the debacle that was the most recent election.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Swamp
Amazing LGBTQ Resorts
If you are gay, lesbian, or trans, planning a vacation can be difficult. In fact, going to the wrong country with your partner can result in you being hurt, charged with a crime, or even killed. Additionally, discrimination is always an issue - even in cities that are supposedly cool with LGBTQ couples.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Wander
Career Hacks For Busy Freelancers
In my years of working as a writer and designer, I have learned that having a career as a freelance artist means that you have to be good at what you do. But, raw skill isn't all that you need in order to get ahead. Sometimes, you need to get tricky in order to get everything done, get ahead, or just give yourself the raise you deserve.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
Smart Tactics You Should Use To Negotiate Salary
The amount of money you make can make a huge difference in how much work you do, and how much you enjoy your job. A huge paycheck can solve plenty of problems, and to a point, can even bolster the kind of respect you get from others in your field.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
How President Trump Made America Hate Again
"Trump's America. Whites Only." That was what churchgoers who attended Silver Spring's Episcopal Church of Our Savior saw as they pulled into the parking lot. The hateful message was scrawled on the back of the church's sign offering a Spanish language mass for the local immigrant population.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Swamp
Favorite Meals of Your Favorite Historical Figures
If you're a real history aficionado, you probably have thought about what it'd be like to hang out with your favorite historical figures. You might have wanted to guzzle beer with Churchill, talk philosophy with Plato, or even smoke pot with Jerry Garcia. Of course, these things are pretty obvious.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Feast
Career Advice From Famous Gangsters
No parent in their right mind wants their kid to grow up to be a gangster. Gang affiliation comes with a price tag that can involve serious injury, long stints in jail, and even the deaths of family members. Most people also don't look highly upon gangsters, either.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
Tactics Salespeople Use to Make You Buy Things You Don't Need (And How to Counter Them)
When I was shopping for my last car, I drove to multiple dealerships before I found the convertible that I eventually bought. This is a common occurrence among shoppers who want to get a decent deal - even when it has nothing to do with cars.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Journal
Beginner's Guide to the Most Common Forms of Government
Government impacts every single part of a person's life - even if they don't realize it at the time. In order to understand the political and social climate of any country, you need to understand their government and how it works.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Swamp
The History Between Church and State
When America's Constitution was written, a line that notes that the government will not favor one religion over another was added in. To be more specific, it was a line that stated, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in The Swamp