Trump Erases Time
Since his term began in January of 2017, President Trump has worked to unravel his predecessors’ legislative efforts to lessen the effects of climate change. In March, 2017, President Trump made an executive order, instructing the EPA to repeal the Clean Power Plan that was put into place under the Obama administration. The plan was […]
America’s Pro-Life Movement: an Attempt to Expand a Window
Over the past few months, America has stepped backwards. Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and Utah have passed laws restricting abortion, even in severe cases. Last week, Time Magazine stated that the extreme law passed by the Alabama legislature “[makes] performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases unless necessary for the mother’s […]
Democracy at Work
The city of Chicago recently made history, electing its first gay, African-American female mayor, Lori Lightfoot. It also made history by ending a vicious cycle of political corruption. For many years, the city’s politicians have been charged with crimes and dishonesty. As the Chicago Tribune noted, this year, the city saw “its 30th alderman since […]
Approaching the 72nd Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: the Bombings that Saved Millions
Although peace is essential and bombs, in most cases, are unfavorable, the use of nuclear weapons at Hiroshima and Nagasaki was justified. Not only did America’s aggressiveness define the country as a superpower, but it saved the lives of many. If hand-to-hand fighting occurred, the risk existed that Japanese soldiers would continue using disastrous defense […]
Trump tramples America’s relations, but is he, ironically, saving Planet Earth?
Many Americans have reacted harshly towards President Trump’s recent decision to withdraw America from the Paris Agreement. They feel that it is his worst choice yet. They feel that he is abandoning years of hard work and negotiation. In some ways, they are correct; Trump’s bold judgement will prevent America from upholding its progressive and powerful […]
Is America still the Progressive “Land of the Free?”
Does America’s government value equal opportunity for all? Is it really the “land of the free?” As the Trump administration’s priorities are much different than President Obama’s were, many transformations are occurring in all domains of politics. Specifically, many social issues—such as women’s rights—have acquired smaller, less crucial roles in the current presidency. During Mr. […]