Why the current solutions are not working, and what the government can do instead By: Charlotte Garrity In our own state of Massachusetts, there are currently 15,507 people who have no house to sleep in. Some are near us in the Cambridge and Boston area, and others are spread out across the state. Across America as a […]
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The Unsolvable Border Crisis
Record-breaking U.S-Mexico immigration surge has dangerous implications for the United States By: Andreu Beltran This past December, the number of immigrants along the U.S-Mexico border reached a record high: 225,000. While allowing immigration into the United States saves lives, multiple states are becoming increasingly weary of reaching their limit on how many new immigrants they can […]
Should the Federal Government Pass More AI Legislation?
National AI legislation would create much-needed fairness and equity in 2024 By: Andreu Beltran Most would agree that generative artificial intelligence has introduced fascinating new opportunities. However, it is also a legal gray zone because the topic raises a multitude of ethical and legal questions: is AI protected by copyright law? How can racial and […]
Thoughts and Water
The effects of climate change on Maine’s coastal communities By: Finn Konary Devastation, destruction, and depression. These three words describe what the effects of climate change look like. Rising sea levels and storms are ravaging coastal communities globally. Recently, the coast of Maine has been a victim of nature’s forces. In early January, extremely powerful storms […]
Online Discourse on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By: Alexis Higgins Online discourse on the Israel-Palestine conflict is creating a narrative of picking sides instead of attempting to achieve a better understanding of the situation and its history. One story on Instagram that does a good job of tackling this conflict is the statement of singer and entrepreneur Selena Gomez. In this statement, […]
AI in Healthcare
How can the government implement helpful and accurate models in the healthcare industry? By: Alejandro Moro As Artificial Intelligence continues to be integrated into the healthcare industry, its potential to transform patient care is becoming increasingly evident. AI models can make thousands of decisions at rapid rates with high accuracy, which could revolutionize healthcare. However, […]
The Basis of Xenophobia
Why Biden Shouldn’t Require Covid-19 Testing from China By: Baron Langston On January 5th, 2023, the Biden Administration decided that those arriving from China have to show a negative COVID test before coming into the US. However, considering the backlash of xenophobia that’s bound to occur, this decision has a series of downsides. Biden’s decision […]
Imposter in Congress
George Santos is a Threat to American Democracy By: Kaia Patterson When George Santos was sworn into Congress at the start of January, he took an oath, promising his loyalty to the people of New York’s 3rd District and the Constitution. However, Santos has done little to uphold this. For the past month, Santos has […]
Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement
Reflections on the House’s New Generation By: Bradford Kimball Nancy Pelosi was a sharp and effective Speaker of the House. She leaves behind a strong legacy of legislative accomplishment as the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives. Pelosi’s retirement signals the end of an era, though she has left the Democratic caucus in […]
Not So Sleepy Joe
Why in Spite of Low Popularity, Biden Will Win in 2024 By: Christian Bateman Two years into his presidency, Joe Biden has successfully implemented an impressive list of domestic policy reforms, drawing historical comparisons to FDR’s drastic New Deal reforms. During his time as president, Biden has managed to effectively return the country to normalcy […]