Bribing and influencing by wealthy people in politics is, unfortunately, a largely common occurrence. That said, as the years have gone on, more of these instances have been played in citizens’ faces. That said, with how prevalent these stories are on the news and documented on official records, the number of times the public overlooks […]
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Can We Shorten The Financial Divide In Sports?
Sports have been a uniting force for many communities within the United States and across the world. But there has been an obvious obstacle hindering certain parts of communities from truly embracing themselves within the wider industry, especially if they wanted to go professional. Money is the biggest divider between potential and professional athletes. While […]
Why Broke College Students Stay Broke
Believe it or not, college students have it pretty hard. Yeah, yeah—they may not be drowning with bills and debt like their parents are, but they get the early experience in adulthood where saving money feels almost impossible. College students typically have a lot of responsibilities to juggle outside of just the classroom, having bills […]
The Power of Lobbying and Special Interests
American policymaking often dances to a tune set by financial contributions and organized interests. While ideals point to public good, money and well-coordinated groups subtly shape outcomes influencing profound, often understated ways. Campaign finance is crucial. Running for office, from local to national, demands significant funds. Candidates depend on donations for ads, staff and outreach. […]
Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands
On Monday afternoon, Harvard University became the first university to refuse to comply with a list of federal government demands because the school said they were unlawful. The list of demands included reducing the power of students and faculty members over the university’s affairs, reporting foreign students who commit conduct violations immediately to federal authorities […]