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 […]
Category: Politics
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 […]
French Collapse: Part Two
Prime Minister François Bayrou loses confidence vote For the second time this year, the French government has collapsed. Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote with 364 people out of 577 in the house voting against him. In a last desperate measure to save €44 million in the 2026 budget, to help the drowning-in-debt […]
Russia’s Incursion into Poland
How NATO should respond to defend itself In the late hours of September 9th, nearly two dozen Russian military drones passed through Ukraine and illegally crossed into Polish airspace. Just ten days later, on September 19th, three advanced Russian MIG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace. These actions mark the Russian Federation’s largest incursion of North […]
Economic Impacts of Mass Deportations
The hidden costs of expulsions on the American economy By: Ayana Dhruv The human cost and ethical issues of mass deportations are undeniable, but a real crisis lies within the economic fallout. When millions of workers are taken from their homes and sent away, industries dependent on the migrant workforce face overwhelming labor shortages and […]
Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian Regime: Destined to Crumble
Despite Wins Throughout the Syrian Civil War, Bashar-al Assad’s Reign is a Ticking Time Bomb By: Quinn Reynolds Since 2011, the civil war in Syria has become one of the most devastating conflicts of the early twenty-first century. The Assad Regime has maintained its iron rule for over 50 years utilizing systemic brutality. That is, […]
Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Scheme for DOGE
Is Musk the right person to lead the government’s money-saving efforts? By: Marlo Shah With the inauguration of President Trump, tech CEO Elon Musk assumed a new role as head of the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Since DOGE’s mandate is to reduce government spending, Musk’s track record for cutting costs in his personal […]