The call between Trump and the U.S. men’s Olympic ice hockey team highlights the gender inequality in athletics The U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team defeated the Canadians 2-1, an exhilarating game that earned the U.S. a gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Just two days later, the men’s U.S. hockey team also had […]
Evolving United States Imperialism Intentions in Greenland
A February 2026 update of U.S policy towards Greenland While recent headlines concerning Trump’s imperialist intentions toward Greenland certainly suggest a unique historical moment, this is not the first time the United States has tried to expand into its icier neighbor. In 1916, the United States first pressured Denmark to sell Greenland – President Woodrow […]
Government Surveillance and Limitations of Privacy
Government usage of modern surveillance technologies threatens constitutional rights. “Your phone is always listening;” “your camera is always watching;” or “your location is always being tracked.” Everyone has heard it, and everyone has dismissed it. Your private information is being sold to government agencies—so what? The dangers of such monitoring feel dystopian, and the abstract […]
What Remains of the Government Shutdown
A division-sponsored government shutdown lasted forty-three days, making it the longest in recorded history Government officials are playing a high-stakes game of chess: one side is composed of the left, the other the right. However, the Democrats are at a stalemate—both sides have to give up the promise of an uncompromised funding bill. The possibility […]
Drill, Baby, Drill
Global energy shifts because of the war in Iran For a country that relies so heavily on oil, America has acted rashly with its war on Iran. On February 28th, following several weeks of threats from President Donald Trump, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran that escalated into a regional war. […]
America’s Tonedeaf President
Trump constructs ballroom despite massive budget cuts In a country where burgeoning billionaires pour money into superyachts and rocket ships, government funding is crucial to decrease the rampant poverty present in the United States. President Donald Trump, however, continues to aggressively slash government funding for medical research, foreign aid, and food-insecurity assistance. Despite this, the […]
Scandal of the Royal Family: Prince Andrew
Former Prince Andrew arrested due to misconduct charges Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew) of the United Kingdom was arrested on February 19th, 2026, as a result of a misconduct allegation in public office. The arrest follows years of speculation surrounding Andrew’s ties to the known sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Moreover, the Epstein scandals […]
Citizenship on Trial: The Supreme Court Steps In
The Supreme Court opposes Trump’s take on Birthright Citizenship The second Trump administration has been marked by a historic defiance against the U.S. Constitution, with a common pattern of rebelling against the laws and regulations that make up American democracy. There has been minimal resistance against the rebellion, but when the 14th Amendment—the right of […]
“So That Others May Live”
The rescue of a downed airman in Iran On the night of Friday, April 3, as an American F-15 fighter jet cruised over the skies of southern Iran, a massive explosion rocked the aircraft. Amidst the ongoing American airstrikes against Iran, a single soldier fired a missile off his shoulder that slammed into the advanced […]
Environmental Policy Regarding the Amazon in Brazil
Deforestation, illegal activity, and natural disasters plague the Amazon. Is it too late? Brazil has recently reduced deforestation in the Amazon under the current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; however, its environmental policies remain insufficient due to inconsistent enforcement and economic pressures. These ongoing illegal activities continue to drive deforestation and underscore the need […]