The divide in American politics is widening rapidly. This is a fact that many Americans have come to understand and even accept as they themselves contribute to the escalating tension between Republicans and Democrats. Some political psychologists such as Lilliana Mason claim that members of one political party dislike theRead More
What frustrates me most about the 2018 midterm elections is that I’m too young to vote. Though the possibility of a continued red wave undeniably concerns me, it’s not quite as frustrating as knowing that I ultimately can’t contribute my voice and vision to this year’s election — one thatRead More
A compulsory voting policy undermines the liberty that voting is supposed to represent. Moreover, a government-imposed system that forces people to take the time out of their day to vote for issues that they often don’t understand or don’t care about is damaging to the political process. In theRead More
On August 14, a Pennsylvania grand jury reported that more than 300 priests across the state sexually abused over 1,000 children in a span of 70 years. The Catholic Church employed a “systematic cover-up” to protect these predators, handling allegations internally and moving abusive priests to different parishes. Some bishopsRead More
Voter turnout rates in the United States are dismal. In the 2016 election, only 56% of eligible voters voted. In non-presidential elections, the turnout is even lower. Why do people abstain from voting? Many voters, particularly those in low-income regions, work hours that preclude them from making it to theRead More
Among the seemingly endless factors that contribute to the chaos of modern politics, the practice of gerrymandering has gone relatively unnoticed compared to other issues. This manipulation and redrawing of district borders to favor one political party over another has plagued American politics since the founding of the country, withRead More
On September 27, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and recounted her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Brett Kavanaugh, who was confirmed to the Supreme Court on October 6. Judge Kavanaugh’s testimonial response was anything but convincing, and it exposed manyRead More
On September 30, the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a revamping of the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The deal came as a victory for President Trump, who frequently calls NAFTA a “disaster” and aimed to renegotiate itRead More
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s belief that a healthy population is the key to India becoming the next global superpower inspired him to launch “Modicare.” Modicare is a government initiative which would supposedly provide free healthcare to 500 million impoverished citizens. However, a lot of work is neededRead More
