By: Tobiashus Swatherton // Implemented, the proposal will create consequences worse than those of climate change // If the U.S. imposes a carbon tax, the economy and environmental safety will suffer negative consequences. An idea made popular by environmentalists and economists, such a tax seeks to combat climate change by holding major carbon-emitting companies accountable. […]
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There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Aaron Rai // Biden’s plans are counterproductive // Biden’s new 3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure and tax legislation, the Build Back Better Plan, will hurt the U.S. economy. The plan backs over $500 billion in new spending, which will misallocate too much money and lead to a decrease in GDP in the long run. Furthermore, the […]
China’s Crypto Ban
Nico Bers // Environmental consequences could inspire new regulation of cryptocurrencies // On September 24, 2021, China completely banned all cryptocurrency-related transactions and activities, sending Bitcoin’s share price tumbling by $2,000. Although China banned cryptocurrency (crypto) trading in May 2019, some foreign transactions have continued since then. The Chinese government cracked down on crypto harshly […]
The Chinese Video Game Ban
David Min // A Threat to Personal Liberties and Freedom // Video games: to ban or not to ban? In late August, the Chinese government announced that minors will be restricted to playing video games three times a week—an hour on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each. During the school week, video games will be strictly banned. […]
China’s #MeToo Movement
Caroline Roche // Chinese authorities must allow sexual abuse survivors to share their stories // Can China’s #MeToo movement overcome the obstacles posed by censorship of the media? The #MeToo movement is a social media phenomenon that went viral in the United States, sparking conversations about justice for sexual assault victims. The campaign originated in […]
AOC’s “Tax the Rich” Dress
Shane McCauley // Neither performative nor hypocritical // By attending the 2021 Met Gala in a dress emblazoned with the words “tax the rich,” Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) successfully furthered her agenda by spreading awareness about America’s flawed taxation policy. However, many progressives have criticized AOC from the left, insisting that the move stimulates no […]
The Dangers of Fast Fashion
Annie Stockwell // Is that $2.00 shirt really worth it? // Scrolling through Youtube, a user can easily access several videos titled “Huge Shein Haul” followed by expressive emojis. In one of the videos, a teenager jumps into the frame of the screen clutching oversized boxes filled with clothing. As she tears apart the plastic […]
U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
By: David Min The Need to Pull Troops from the “Forever War” “I’m now the fourth United States President to preside over American troop presence in Afghanistan: two Republicans, two Democrats. I will not pass this responsibility on to a fifth…It’s time for American troops to come home,” United States President Joe Biden proclaimed from […]
Biden and the Student Debt Debate
By: Shane McCauley Canceling student debt would set Biden apart from his predecessors If Joe Biden truly wants to become a transformative president, then he must cancel at least $50,000 in debt for all Americans carrying student loans. Elected as a reaction to a failed conservative administration, Biden has the opportunity to implement real progressive […]
The Iran Nuclear Deal
By: Saanika Raina Choosing Between War and the Iran Nuclear Deal The 2015 JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or the Iran Nuclear Deal, must be renegotiated and reimplemented expeditiously, as it is the only way that the world can compel Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions without conflict. The JCPOA was struck in 2015, […]