SpaceX launched a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on April 23. The astronauts originated from three countries: the United States, France…
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Spring 2021: A Review of The Hilltop Monitor’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Goals
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the country, and yet with the worst presumably behind us, marginalized populations continue to take the brunt…
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April opens American Public Square’s Student Month
American Public Square at Jewell is a community-based organization that works to establish civil public discourse through convening, education, and engagement. Since 2013, the organization…
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Key provisions of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress and signed by President
After weeks of debate, President Biden officially signed his historic $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The massive financial relief package is the first major piece…
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Book review: “Destined for War: Can America and China Escape the Thucydides’s Trap?”
“Destined for War: Can America and China Escape the Thucydides’s Trap?” by Graham Allison is a book that every American should read. Following the election…
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The Smallest Hill: Waitstaff don’t get paid enough
Everyone knows someone that does not tip or, better yet, does not tip well. They demand, nay, expect top-notch service from their server, but compensate…
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Opinion: It’s time to abandon tribalist American politics
“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by…
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Opinion: Sen. Hawley’s actions are irredeemable
“My view is that Trump will not change the Republican Party, America’s right-of-center party. If he brings in new followers, that’s great, and well worth…
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President-elect Biden Cabinet Appointments to Date
President-elect Joe Biden’s first significant action regarding his presidency will be assembling his cabinet. The pivotal step of selecting who will be his primary advisors…
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