James Foote // The endless judicial debate // The Judiciary Act of 2021, introduced by the Democrats, requested the expansion of the Supreme court to thirteen justices rather than the present nine. While the Constitution did not include the number of required judges, it is important for neither party to add justices. Rather, the lifetime […]
Germany May Soon Enter Liberal Control
Jack McNealy // Progressive German parties must unite to take power // Later this year, Angela Merkel will step down as Germany’s chancellor, ending three decades at the forefront of German politics. Despite Merkel’s steady, conservative leadership, German politics has swung to the left. To translate this momentum to concrete political power, the Social Democratic […]
The Delta Surge
Darius Sinha // COVID Continues // Things are looking up in the long battle the world has waged against COVID-19. Non-COVID news stories have begun to dominate the media, which provides hope for some as well as a respite from the pandemic. This poses risks, however. Although people may be inclined to declare victory over […]
Newsom Survives: Trumpism Rebuked
Bradford Kimball // California’s Rebuke of Recall Reveals Republicans Haunted by Trump // Trumpism is killing the Republican party’s electoral chances. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s victory in a recall attempt proves that Democrats do not have to worry when facing a Republican party still controlled by the specter of former president Donald Trump. With 62% […]
Carbon Tax
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. […]
North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Tests
Leo Ren // The increase in missile tests in North Korea // If the United States does not take action swiftly, it may soon face an emboldened North Korea with an unsettlingly advanced nuclear arsenal. North Korea has moved to substantially enhance its arsenal with its recent test of a mid-range cruise missile. The country […]
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 […]
The UK Petrol Crisis
Rohan Jayamaran // A glimpse into the future // The United Kingdom, the world’s fifth largest economy, has recently been threatened by a petrol shortage. By late September, as many as 90% of the petrol stations across the country reported that they had run out of fuel. While many officials and British Prime Minister Boris […]
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. […]