Ariel Roblin

3 days ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

You don’t have to be a Catholic, a Christian, or even believe in God to feel the impact surrounding the announcement of the new pope. With 1.4 billion Catholics throughout the world, the pope is arguably one of the most powerful and influential leaders worldwide. The passing of Pope Francis and the announcement of Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the powerful impact leadership has when rooted in love, inclusion, humanity, and aid for the marginalized, a legacy deeply relevant today.

1 week ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

Last week, a proposal that would make it a felony to purchase 16 and 17-year-old children for sex, was blocked by a majority of Democrat lawmakers. Right now, it is a felony to purchase children 15 years and younger for sex, but could only be a misdemeanor for 16- and 17-year-olds. It's a debate that's been underway at the Capitol for more than a year. The argument against the proposal suggests the possibility of older teens in relationships with younger minors.

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest study shows 1 in 31 children in the U.S. is now diagnosed on the autism spectrum. This has been referred to as an epidemic by many, including the Trump administration. They've pledged to find a cause by September. But the question "what's causing the rise?" isn't as straightforward as the numbers might suggest. Are we actually seeing more kids with autism?

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and 58. According to *** national sexual assault prevention agency, every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Out of every 1000 sexual assaults, 975 perpetrators will walk free. And 8 out of 10 rapes are committed by someone the victim knows. These statistics reveal persistent barriers for victims seeking justice due to systemic gaps, fear of social stigmas, and re-traumatization.

1 month ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

The debate over various immigration laws has a history of divisive discourse, but it also has a history of bipartisan support. Presidents from both parties have touted their record number of deportations. Let's take a moment to talk about what most people agree on. First and foremost, there is a lot of agreement over deporting foreign criminals. Most also agree that we want to be a country where people around the world come to work hard, learn and contribute to a strong democracy.