Trump ironically names the media and unauthorized immigrants as “illegal” U.S. President Donald Trump has a complicated history with the word “illegal,” having used it in reference to unauthorized immigrants and negative media coverage. Ironically, he is the first convicted felon to be elected to the Oval Office. Trump’s comments follow the suspension of Jimmy […]
Zohran Mamdani’s Case Amongst Youth
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign and what it means for youth voters in America A year ago, if someone looked up Zohran Mamdani, they would find the sparse resume of a New York state assemblyman from Queens. How has this low-level state policy-maker transformed into a leading voice in the Democratic Party? It’s a question that has […]
A Necessary Evil is Still Evil
Political violence in America is alarmingly on the rise. Once is a tragedy, twice is a coincidence, but thrice is a pattern; it is an interminable game of revenge with far graver consequences. The pendulum of political violence continues to swing back and forth, gaining momentum with each wave as the threat of hatred simmers. […]
It’s “Free Speech” Until It Isn’t
Kimmel’s suspension raises questions of what “free speech” really means The United States is often known as the “Land of the Free,” where the persecuted come to express themselves without the fear of being silenced by a government with opposing views. Under the guise of a state that supports personal expression, the Trump Administration has […]
Harvard’s Fight for Higher Education and Democracy
Harvard is running out of options as the conflict drags on Since the beginning of President Trump’s second term, Harvard University has been locked in an ongoing battle with the Trump Administration over changes to how the university is run. Early on, the administration threatened certain colleges in the Ivy League, as well as several […]
Monarez’s Integrity in the CDC
Susan Monarez upholds her integrity in the face of political influence Susan Monarez’s tenure as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director lasted only 29 days. Some are calling her a “quiet hero” for it. Nominated by President Trump in March and sworn in by July, Monarez previously served as the deputy director […]
A Failed Attempt to Preserve Scientific Integrity
The unintended effects of the CDC Walkout. Between the rounds of mass layoffs, drastic internal policy changes, a politicization of science, structural alterations, and a recent shooting, this year has been chaotic and scary for both those working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and those observing from the outside. An air […]
Labor Statistics Chief Fired Over “Rigged” Statistics
Trump’s firing of Erika McEntarfer threatens democracy and the economy Struggling with both a trade war and a weak job market, the future is uncertain for the U.S economy under the Trump Administration. Specifically, over this past summer, the job market has hemorrhaged thousands of workers, reaching a ten-month low in July. President Donald Trump […]
Andrew Cuomo’s Bid for Mayor
A terrible tale of entitlement Andrew Cuomo’s independent campaign for New York City mayor represents a stunning display of entitlement from a man who left the governor’s office amid accusations of sexual misconduct just four years ago—allegations that he continues to dispute. That he now expects New Yorkers to overlook this disgrace and hand […]
The U.S. Presidential System Is Fine As Is
Why the US shouldn’t become a parliamentary democracy The rest of the world views the United States’ government as inefficient and incapable of making decisions in comparison to foreign governmental systems like the United Kingdom’s parliamentary system. This inability to pass legislation quickly, however, represents one of the many ways that America’s presidentialism triumphs over […]