I’m part of a generation that can’t remember a time when school lockdown drills weren’t the norm. We were taught how to huddle in a cramped corner before learning how to spell. We learned how to evacuate in record times before mastering the times tables. We learned how to fear before we had even formed our identities. What was once a system intended for education … Continue reading The Real Epidemic: Gun Violence
“DOGE” was once a moniker for a meme crypto coin; now, it’s the acronym of the most pervasive and speculative departments, the Department of Government Efficiency. It is undeniable that the U.S. government could be more transparent and productive with their funds: the federal government reported $230 billion dollars in “improper payments” for the 2023 fiscal year. However, the legality of a lot of what … Continue reading DOGE is a Threat to Democracy
During his first term, while addressing a reporter on Air Force One, Donald J. Trump sowed the seeds for his current agenda by stating that he envisioned America “having” Greenland and that the residents of Greenland wanted “to be with us [the U.S.].” What had previously hampered Trump from acting on his imperialist agenda was Denmark’s out-right refusal of his proposal: “Greenland is ours,” retorted … Continue reading Greenland’s Fate?
How Trudeau went from Canada’s Scarlet to a Disgraced Prime Minister As if right out of a Shakespearean tragedy, Trudeau’s fall from grace has been a somber watch for liberals and poetic justice for conservatives. The liberal party’s domination in Canadian politics seems all but over. But how did Canada’s progressive dreams end up in such a precarious situation? The beginning of this tragedy doesn’t … Continue reading Fill Yer Boots to Trudeau’s Demise
“Freedom of the press is only guaranteed only to those who own it.” This adage from A. J. Liebling, a fellow journalist poignantly illustrates the struggles that are currently plaguing the journalism industry. Journalism was meant to check elite power and prevent tyranny. However, the decimation of independent journalism–driven by corporate and political interference–undermines this fundamental purpose. Once investigative, journalism has devolved into a frenetic … Continue reading The Monopolization of Journalism
The American democratic system is detrimental to its citizens. Democracy, while often held as one of the most heralded portrayals of American culture, has continuously produced results that are counter productive for its majority. Instead, this deceptive system has exacerbated political polarization, increased the wealth gap, and perpetuated systemic racism. American citizens are suffering the brunt end of this hopelessly inefficient and unjust apparatus. Record … Continue reading A Broken Democracy
Our forefathers fought valiantly out of one principle: no taxation without representation. Tyranny would not be welcomed in the land soon to become the United States of America. In stark opposition to the royal monarchs that wielded much of the world’s global powers in the late 18th century, our forefathers crafted a nation built upon liberty, individual rights, and a government that serves and derives … Continue reading A Message From Our Forefathers’
When you look at the federal budget, you may notice that a small percentage of it is allocated toward FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). At the start of the fiscal year, Congress appropriated $20 billion dollars for this fund, well short of what the Biden administration requested for. With Hurricane Helene and Milton devastating coastal states, this decision to undercut FEMA’s funding could prove consequential. … Continue reading Congress’s Role in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Not all presidency terms are as consequential as others. Take, for instance, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, whose terms were relatively unimportant in the grandeur of the world. This upcoming election comes at a pivotal time for the future of the free world. The candidate that you place your ballot for will have to overcome economic, political, social, and … Continue reading Vote! Vote! Vote!
Human enhancements are an inherently controversial issue. A commonly accepted definition of human enhancements pertains to “any kind of genetic, biomedical, or pharmaceutical intervention aimed at improving human dispositions, capacities, or well-being.” Examples of human enhancement technology include but are not limited to contemporary gene editing techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, pharmaceuticals that improve cognitive function, and physical improvements which include innovations like prosthetics. Proponents of human … Continue reading Biopolitics and the Ethical Concerns it Faces
Ode To Thought 