Tag: Politics

Why NYC’s Urban Forest Plan Should Be Replicated Across The US

Why NYC’s Urban Forest Plan Should Be Replicated Across The US

An upcoming New York City environmental plan has the potential to do a lot of good, and if it works, more cities should adopt similar measures. Cities are notoriously known for their excessive use of concrete and asphalt, as well as their lack of green spaces. Despite the fact that NYC has Central Park, many […]

The Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Conspiracy Theories Just Are A Symptom Of The Current American Political Climate

The Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Conspiracy Theories Just Are A Symptom Of The Current American Political Climate

An attack against the president, especially at an official event like the White House correspondents’ dinner, would typically have garnered significant outcry and concern from the American public. That said, horse after the incident occurred, instead of outcry, what the Trump administration saw was indifference and speculation from many within the public. While many within […]

Why Are Black NYC Residents At A Higher Risk Of Losing Their Homes?

Why Are Black NYC Residents At A Higher Risk Of Losing Their Homes?

​New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. ​Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the rate at which the black […]

Could Betting Apps Contribute To The End Of Political Insider Trading?

Could Betting Apps Contribute To The End Of Political Insider Trading?

Insider trading has been an open secret in politics for decades. That said, the internet and social media have made trading more normalized and more blatant to the point that lawmakers can no longer ignore it. Kalshi, a popular online prediction market platform, has risen to the top of trading apps in the market. Anything […]

What James Talerico’s Election Says About Democratic Politician Electability

What James Talerico’s Election Says About Democratic Politician Electability

​The recent win of Texas Democrat James Talerico in the Texas Senate primary made waves across both Democratic and Republican parties within the United States. The win preceded a fierce competition between Talerico and the other popular candidate, Jasmine Crocket. While many within online left spaces wanted Crocket to win, Talerico was the winner, which […]

Hasan Piker Reveals The Frustrating Limitations Of The Democratic Party

Hasan Piker Reveals The Frustrating Limitations Of The Democratic Party

​Online influencers have become the biggest entry points for the average person within American politics. While this was quickly adopted by conservatives and the Republican Party, the Democratic Party has struggled with this for years. In the past year, the Democrats have been more eager to, in some way, emulate how their opposition party collaborates […]

School Vouchers Are Proving Critics Right, But It May Be Far Too Late

School Vouchers Are Proving Critics Right, But It May Be Far Too Late

​The public school system within the United States has, unsurprisingly, been subject to many calls for reform. Among the many propositions, school vouchers have become the most popular solution in recent years, particularly within the Trump Administration. ​School vouchers, state-funded scholarships that use public education funds for private school tuition, were seen as a great […]

Why Young Conservative Men Might Lead Is Declining MAGA’s Influence

Why Young Conservative Men Might Lead Is Declining MAGA’s Influence

The MAGA movement has been in a surprisingly tough spot in the last few years due to a particular problem among its youngest members. Young male conservatives, particularly from Gen Z, have consistently been some of the movement’s most vocal supporters online. However, recent trends have seen this particular group become more alienated, leaving many […]

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Is Forcibly Grabbing The Trump Administration’s Attention

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Is Forcibly Grabbing The Trump Administration’s Attention

The recent launch of Artemis 2 is the first long step in NASA’s plan to establish the world’s first lunar colony. This marks the first time humanity has returned to the moon since the 1970s, and an event that has had a massive amount of buildup in the past few years. However, the most interesting […]

No Kings, No Trump

For almost a year now, individuals across the nation have joined together to protest the current presidential administration and its actions. We have seen rallies in the street of people fighting to make change within our country and alter the trajectory of America’s future. Named the “No Kings Movement,” these protests exist in several cities […]

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

New Jersey’s Environmental Protections Need To Be Supported Now More Than Ever

The environment has been one of the more tumultuous topics within politics under the second Trump administration. The encroachment of generative AI technologies within businesses and data centers in towns and cities across the country has left many worried about their impact on the environment and the health of citizens. For states like New Jersey, […]

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