By: Andreu Beltran Robert Kennedy Jr. was a candidate in the 2024 Presidential election before dropping out in August. While on paper his pro-choice, anti-proxy war, and pro-small business beliefs seemingly should appeal to Democratic voters, Kennedy’s campaign suffered from a lack of funding and support from the Democratic Party immediately before he dropped out. […]
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The Paralympics; A Wake-Up Call
The Paralympic games represent a need for social change By: Anha Jung Elena Congost had just finished her race, 26.2 miles of determination behind her. Congost’s hard work had led to the shiny bronze medal put around her neck, and the pride of being third best in the world out of all visually impaired athletes. […]
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 […]
British Media’s Foreign Ownership Inconsistency
The implications surrounding the UK’s ban on foreign government media ownership British Media’s Foreign Ownership Inconsistency By: You-Yan Wang Amid a tumultuous period for the governing Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, Parliament has moved swiftly on one issue: banning foreign ownership of British media. The ban came in response to Abu Dhabi-backed joint venture RedBird […]
Conservative Woes
Why Rishi Sunak might lose the next General Election By: Rohan Jayaraman Within the next year, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to call the nation’s next general election. Since 2019, the United Kingdom has seen three leaders struggle through the country’s biggest problems, navigating issues such as Brexit legislation, immigration, and the UK’s economic […]
More than the flaws of standardized tests
By: Hailey Jiang In early 2020, many colleges changed their test policies. Many switched to test-optional policies to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, as many students were left without access to study and testing resources. However, colleges are now shifting back to test-mandatory policies. Why go test-optional for so many years, claiming it solves […]
Should we have a four-day work week?
Why four-day work weeks are not a great idea By: Shirley Zhu Recently, the concept of a four-day work week has emerged as a beacon of modernity and a symbol of progress. In March, Bernie Sanders proposed legislation of a four-day work week in the HELP committee hearing and wanted to reduce minimum working hours from […]
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 […]
The Gender Pay Gap Exists
…just not in the way you think By: Sophia Stafford “Multivariate analysis of the pay gap indicates that it doesn’t exist,” declares Professor Jordan Peterson in a 2018 interview with Channel 4 News. Peterson is correct… technically. There are two ways to measure the gender pay gap: controlled and uncontrolled. Controlling for the factors of hours worked, […]
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 […]