Why peace is mutually beneficial and how it can happen By: David Xiong In June 2024, world leaders gathered for an unprecedented peace summit in Switzerland. The peace meeting represented a marked shift in stance from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has insisted that Ukraine fight for its rightful territory for as long as needed. […]
Category: Domestic Policy
The Rippling Effects of the Newly Passed Texas SB 4 Immigration Law
Texas feels the change in the economy, community mistrust, and racial profiling on a massive scale By: Quinn Reynolds “Not only does [SB 4] target individuals based on their immigration status, it also perpetuates racial profiling, disproportionately affecting our Black and Brown communities,” says José Velásquez, an Austin council member. The SB 4 immigration law has been […]
The State of Sports Betting In The U.S.
The State of Sports Betting In The U.S. The problem at hand and the dangers to come By: Matthew Walsh An estimated $2.71 billion was wagered on this year’s Men’s and Women’s NCAA “March Madness” tournaments, according to the American Gaming Association. That figure nearly doubles the amount bet on the 2024 Super Bowl and is pooled […]
Government Shutdowns and a Broader Financial Crisis
What Recent Senate Disagreement Will Mean For Our Country By: Finn Konary Benefits cut, duties delayed, and many Federal employees are left without jobs. The American country is left in rough shape with a stagnant government. Recently, American officials have been at odds with each other and the deadlines for the bills that fund our […]
Israeli War Crimes in its Invasion of Gaza
An Analysis of Israeli Attacks Committed in the Recent Invasion of Gaza By: Tobiashus Swatherton Twenty-four hours before Israel invaded the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered 1.1 million Palestinians to evacuate to southern Gaza. The invasion was in response to the horrific pillaging, kidnapping, and raping that Hamas committed on October 7th. Nonetheless, more Americans […]
California’s $20 Minimum Wage
Inflation instigator or savior of the working class? By: Gordon Miller As the American economy continues its steady growth, the question of how to close the ever-growing wealth gap is of growing importance. California’s new $20 fast-food minimum wage law is one potential answer. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom last September, Assembly Bill AB1228 promises to be […]
Test Optional Or Not?
Colleges should be test blind, not test-optional By: Shirley Zhu Should standardized test scores be one of the defining factors of one’s academic career? College admissions should be a holistic process, so the answer is a resounding no. Schools should not require standardized tests or go test-optional; they should go test-blind. Standardized testing gives people […]
Does big tech pose a threat to democracy?
The Influence of Social Media’s Rise By: Mirabel Ge As big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter expand their user populations, misinformation and propaganda have grown hand in hand. Social media continues to infiltrate our lives, and privacy and propaganda have become an ever-prevalent topic of discussion. Media algorithms now track patterns of interest. These […]
Creativity at a Crossroads: The Growing Impact of AI on Art
Will Humans Retain Originality? By: Keenan Billings 75% of adult US residents believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will decrease the number of American jobs over the next decade. However, the new and rapidly evolving technology, pioneered by online ‘generators’ like Midjourney, DALL-E, and Adobe’s Firefly, has a plethora of different uses and applications, which can be […]
How to Fix the Homelessness Crisis in America
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 […]