Politics
What does it mean to be a “man”? This is a question that most people have heard throughout their lives, whether in discussion challenging toxic masculinity or promoting the traditional ideas of “manhood.” It is clear that this ambiguous matter has no clear correct answer but instead is used as...
The greatest danger to American democracy right now isn’t political parties and partisanship; it’s misinformation. It’s the fact that we still treat lies like free speech and disinformation like an opinion, and we need to stop. We’ve watched misinformation change from conspiracy theories on Reddit to polished viral content with...
As is common knowledge, our government is split into three parts, Judicial, Executive and Legislative. This design philosophy falls under the principle and idea that not one side or person may hold too much power over the other, with each branch being able to make checks and balances with each...
Information has never been more readily available than it is in our modern world. We can gather news from across the globe and carry a full library of knowledge in our phones. However, many countries have also restricted access to certain content, offering various justifications for censorship. With such a...
Voting has been a hot topic of debate, even more so in the current day than ever. However, not everybody does it, especially the youth. According to CIRCLE (Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement), “close to half of young people (47%) ages 18 to 29 cast...
A whole new wave of tariffs has been announced by the Trump administration targeting our allies in Europe. These tariffs, like the ones previously announced by China, will have negative consequences for the livelihoods of American citizens. Industries including pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, and general machinery will be the ones taking...
This feels like the 30th opinion piece I’ve written on the Trump administration. As someone who only became a U.S. citizen last year, is a journalist and keeps hearing stories about immigrants being threatened with citizenship revocation for criticizing Trump, I almost hope they come for me, too. But in...
When someone asks for financial help online, they always mention how bad they felt about asking. Especially when they need direct donations to help with basic necessities like bills, food and clothing. It’s not hard to understand why, either, especially if you open the comments and see how many people...
New York City is many things: lively, resilient, diverse, and a mecca for fashion and art. But as the city grapples with an influx of asylum seekers, it is becoming a scapegoating machine. Headlines and politicians have focused on migrants as the center of the city’s financial and housing struggles....
Following a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple midwestern states, the FEMA response has been negligible, leaving many to fend for themselves or rely on the support of understaffed local organizations. The recent cuts by DOGE to multiple federal departments are a major cause of this destruction. Meteorologists employed...
The U.S. Supreme Court isn’t drifting toward crisis; it’s already there. With approval ratings at historic lows, ethics scandals clouding justices’ reputations, and a pattern of partisan rulings reshaping American life, public faith in the court has crumbled. The U.S. Supreme Court used to be a symbol of impartial justice,...
New York City’s congestion pricing is doing its job. Since its beginning, New York City has seen fewer cars on the road, freeing up traffic, which has the added effect of fewer accidents and lowered air pollution. Additionally, it has encouraged more pedestrians to use the buses and subway system....
