Tag: Politics

The Negative Impact of Brexit

It has now been five years since Great Britain removed itself from the European Union. The desire to leave the union was mostly based on the dissatisfied thoughts and opinions the UK’s population had about the restrictions and regulations set upon them. Leaving the EU has had its upsides, but the country has also experienced […]

Tragedy and Triumph: The Political Power of Commemoration

Tragedy and Triumph: The Political Power of Commemoration

In a deeply polarized world where the truth of history is often contested terrain, museums dedicated to specific historical events are no longer just quiet halls of artifacts. They have become battlegrounds for public memory and crucial stages for political discourse. While their mission is to preserve and educate, the choices made in their curation […]

Several Counties and Villages in NY Agreed to Cooperate With ICE

As ICE continues to carry out Trump’s ambitions on arresting migrants, several counties have agreed to provide ICE assistance in their investigations and arrests. According to Lohud, “The latest recruit was Steuben, a county of 92,000 in southwestern New York. Sheriff Jim Allard signed two agreements in July for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to authorize […]

Trump’s Efforts for Federal Crime Crackdown in NYC and Other Cities

Donald Trump seems to be moving forward with his plans and ambitions to place law enforcement under federal and military watch within cities such as New York City and Chicago. According to The Guardian, “The US president talked to reporters in the Oval Office and said: ‘When ready, we will start in Chicago … Chicago […]

How Constant Alarmism Desensitizes Us to Real Threats

How Constant Alarmism Desensitizes Us to Real Threats

The term “World War Three” (WW3) has become a casual fixture in modern discourse, a rhetorical reflex employed by politicians, pundits and social media users alike to describe any significant geopolitical tension. From the war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and rising friction in the Pacific, the specter of a global conflict […]

Trump Working for a Peace Summit for Putin and Zelensky

Trump has met with several world leaders as well as Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky last Monday, a few days after Trump’s summit with Putin in Alaska last week and has come to an agreement to work towards a meeting with both Putin and Zelensky, as CNN states, “One of the key outcomes was an agreement […]

The Power of Lobbying and Special Interests

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. […]

MAGA in Disagreement Over Trump’s Efforts to Reclassify Weed

Trump as of late has been considering plans to reconsider marijuana’s drug classification altogether, which has had many republicans as well as MAGA up in arms on whether they support Trump’s decision to do so or not. According to Axios, “Trump confirmed reports that he was considering reclassifying marijuana in the next few weeks, though […]

Why Former Press Secretary’s Departure Proves the Two-Party System Is Broken

The former press secretary of the Biden administration and prominent figure of the Democratic Party, Karine Jean-Pierre, announced her departure from the Democratic Party earlier this summer. In a press release for her book, “Independent,” Jean-Pierre stated that she is now, you guessed it, a member of the Independent Party.  The description of the book […]

Trump and Zelensky’s Aims for a Ceasefire at Putin Summit

Trump’s frustrations with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine have been ramping up as of late, especially considering his tariff threats from earlier in the year as well as when he announced that “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of […]

Trump Sends National Guard to DC, Citing Need to “Reestablish Law, Order and Public Safety”

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will be deploying the National Guard to Washington D.C. in an effort to fight back on crime, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser rejecting his claim of a crime spike.  “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” said Trump in a press […]

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