Should Insurance be Free?
Insurance should be free because it provides the protection that everyone needs, regardless of income and wealth. Life is very unpredictable, and events such as illness, accidents, or natural disasters can create sudden and overwhelming costs. Without insurance, many people are unable to financially recover from these situations, which can lead to long-term hardship. One […]
Should We Enforce a Law That Puts an Age Restriction on How Old a President Can Be?
As decades go on, one thing is evident in our leaders’ patterns: their age. In the following decades, our presidents, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both surpassed age 70 when they were elected. And yeah, that is pretty old, as both of these presidents are well above retirement age. The characteristics of 70-year-olds include a […]
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. […]
The Real Reason So Many Americans Can’t Name Their Governor
A significant amount of Americans are unable to name their governor – just ask your friends. A survey reveals that one out of every three people cannot correctly identify who represents them locally. It gets chalked up to laziness and ignorance, but it’s worth asking just why some of us are so unaware. Americans do […]
Empathy is Foreign to People
Voters vote based on self-interest and greed over the well-being of society as a whole. Why is it so hard not to think solely about yourself when it comes to voting for someone? Let me give you an example, the first amendment gives everyone in the United States the freedom to practice any religion. This […]
