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Global trade wars are reshaping international economic dynamics. These conflicts, often characterized by tariffs, sanctions, and trade restrictions, are battles for economic dominance among nations. While they aim to address trade imbalances, protect domestic industries, or challenge unfair practices, they have wide-ranging consequences for global markets. Winners In the short...
With less than a month to go until inauguration day, strife has already begun to wear at the foundation of the new MAGA administration. Many right-wing politicians are voicing concern over support from some of the Trump administration’s most potent players for H-1B visas – documentation that allows non-immigrants permits...
The 39th president of the United States left office in 1981, and on Dec. 29, he left the world from Plains, Georgia, his birth city. Jimmy Carter was not just the 39th president; he accomplished far more in his 100 years on Earth than a lot of people will. Carter...
President Biden’s December 23 defense bill has sparked debate over its impact on military families and the transgender community. While the bill enforces pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boosts the military budget to $895 billion, it has raised concerns about health care access and inclusivity. The bill’s...
Political protests have emerged as a profound force for social and political change, resonating across the globe. From the streets of Tehran to the bustling avenues of Hong Kong, these movements reflect the universal human pursuit of justice, freedom, and dignity. In Iran, the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022...
After narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives released an 11-page ledger revealing former Representative Matt Gaetz paid multiple women for drugs and sex. The ledger shows payments linked to accounts that belonged to Gaetz between 2017 and 2020 and spent tens of thousands...
Devastations to Alaska’s ecosystem have sparked controversy between the Trump administration and 2018 Alaskan governor-elect, Mike Dunleavy. To restore the region’s natural habitat, Dunleavy advocates for oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Dunleavy seeks both a state-specific executive order and formation of a Cabinet-level task...
Sanctions have long been employed as a tool of global diplomacy, wielded by nations to influence the behavior of others without resorting to military force. While they are often seen as a non-violent method to enforce international norms, sanctions carry inherent complexities and unintended consequences that make them a double-edged...
On Tuesday, December 17, House Democrats voted to elect 74-year-old Virginia State Representative Gerry Connolly to head the House Oversight Committee. Connolly’s election comes after several senior Democrats lost bids for congressional leadership positions to younger officials. However, Connolly was able to beat New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by making...
On Sunday, December 15, North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized MAGA Republicans as “political opportunists” after several promised to fund campaigns for challengers to Republican senators who oppose any of Trump’s cabinet picks. In an interview on Fox News, Tillis bashed his fellow conservative senators for threatening their colleagues’...
In the contemporary world, the interplay between religion and politics continues to shape societies and influence governance structures globally. While the relationship between the two has always been complex, the modern era presents unique challenges and opportunities for this dynamic interaction. One significant aspect is the resurgence of religious identity...
In the digital age, where information flows at lightning speed, the rise of disinformation poses a significant threat to how narratives are shaped and understood. From manipulated social media posts to deepfake videos, disinformation has become a tool wielded by various actors—governments, corporations, and even individuals—to influence public perception and...
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