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
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!
355 million dollars. One could purchase 5 Gulfstream G650 (a private jet) with such a large sum of money. In February, a New York judge ordered Donald Trump to pay this fee plus interest as a result of his lying on key financial documents to grow his real estate enterprise. More specifically, the former President was convicted of inflating his net worth and the value … Continue reading Trump Civil Lawsuit
January 23rd marked a tragic day in Passaic County history. At around 3:30 pm, first responders rushed into Toros, a Turkish Restaurant in Clifton. This was in response to a gunshot that rang through the restaurant just moments earlier. Scouring the building, the reality of the situation soon became crystal clear. Richard Berdnik, the beloved Sheriff of NJ Passaic County, was found dead due to … Continue reading NJ Passaic County Sheriff Death and the Mental Health Crisis in Law Enforcement
Trump has been a controversial figure in the political landscape for over half a decade. From New York businessman to politics, his journey is truly unlike any other President. During his tenure as head of state, he integrated his conservative agenda, introducing corporate tax cuts and reforming the federal justice system. His foreign policy can only be described as nationalistic, prioritizing the welfare and betterment … Continue reading Trump’s Georgia Inditement
Ode To Thought 