China and the United States are escalating action against one other due to trade disputes. The conflict, while not new, has intensified during Trump’s presidency due to allegations of unfair and exploitative trade. The recent actions have awakened fears of an impending trade war. On March 9, Trump followed through…
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Youth can change the world
Young people all across the country are currently speaking out about gun violence in the U.S. Survivors of the Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Fla. questioned lawmakers and representatives of the National Rifle Association (NRA) at a townhall and demanded a ban on AR-15 guns. Additionally, students have…
Read MoreExtremism in American Politics: Part III
In the U.S., partisan extremism has been on the rise since 1980. In order to investigate political extremism, we must examine some of its causes. While many factors contribute to political extremism, I believe schadenfreude, party dominance or lack thereof and ideological polarization are the most prevalent. In the final…
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Extremism in American Politics: Part II
In the U.S., partisan extremism has been on the rise since 1980 and has been growing more severe in recent decades. In order to investigate political extremism we must examine some of its causes. While many factors contribute to political extremism, I believe schadenfreude, party dominance, or lack thereof, and…
Read MoreState of the Hill: The First Amendment
In the the First Amendment, U.S. citizens are guaranteed the right to “peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” These rights grant citizens a way to participate in the political process and hold the government accountable for its actions. These constitutional rights have been exercised…
Read MorePiping up Trouble
A take on the North Dakota Access Pipeline protests post-election The North Dakota Access Pipeline has been in the news recently for its controversial construction and the effect it could have on a Native American reservation. The pipeline is 1,172 miles and spans across four states. It’s expected to tap…
Read MoreObama and Biden: After the White House
Much has been made about who will enter the oval office following a highly controversial election cycle. Much has not been made, however, about the plans of the incumbent president and vice president following the end of their tenure in office. Typically, a president will work on compiling his memoirs,…
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An American game in London
On Nov. 1, the Kansas City Chiefs handed the Detroit Lions a pretty gruesome 45-10 loss. What is newsworthy about this story isn’t the fact that the Chiefs can still win without Jamaal Charles, but rather where the game took place: Wembley Stadium in London, England. Since 2007, the National…
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