The True Cost of Green Energy
Following the election of Donald Trump, many climate change voters were up in arms about the potential roll back to EPA regulations. The amount of carbon in the air was going to continue to climb, and many felt powerless to the resurgence of coal, oil, and natural gas. However, it should have come to no […]
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. […]
Is a Public University Really Limiting Freedom of Speech?
University of California, Berkeley has a long history of protests, some of which have turned violent. Recently, a violent protest occurred when right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was set to speak. That night, there were over 1,500 student protesters at the steps of Sproul Hall, which is an administration building on campus. A minority of the protesters […]
America’s Erdogan
On July 15, 2016, the streets of Istanbul Turkey were packed with citizens filled with anger, passion, and uncertainty. Tanks were driving among them with fighter jets dropping bombs from above. Nobody knew quite who was on which side, but it was clear that a Coup was taking place with the goal of overthrowing President […]
Dear Ivanka Trump, Trademarks For You or Trade for America?
Ivanka Trump is a name we hear all the time. Mrs. Trump serves as an unpaid employee in the White House but claims she holds herself subject to all of the rules other federal employees must follow. She previously manned her own fashion brand and played an integral role in the Trump Organization but is […]
The Curious Case of Ben Carson
From the moment Ben Carson entered the world of politics, he was seen as an enigmatic figure. After running a surprisingly successful Presidential Campaign in 2016, Carson kept in close contact with Donald Trump, serving as an advisor, and eventually becoming his pick for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Once Carson was confirmed by […]
What happened to Kellyanne Conway?
A few months ago, it seemed like you couldn’t turn on the TV, open a newspaper, or even turn on your phone without seeing the blond hair and slightly oversized smile of Kellyanne Conway. As the woman who successfully ran Donald Trump’s campaign, Conway was constantly invited on political talk shows and to give her […]
The Case for Voluntary Taxation
When you first think of “voluntary taxation”, you may feel a bit dumbfounded or think that it’s a stupid idea. The two words put together make it sound like its something that would cripple our economy, but in reality it is much different. Voluntary taxation is a type of tax system that makes the government […]
Gun Grabbers: Public Protectors or Obstructers of Justice
Odds are if you’re on the other end of a bullet, you’re probably going to die. If guns are such terrible killing machines why do we place them in the hands of our children, fathers, and mothers? To be clear, guns are a killing machine. They take life. Plain and simple. Out of all the […]
Neil Gorsuch Takes a Seat
On February 13, 2016, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died, leaving the ninth chair empty. Former president Barack Obama was in office at the time, and nominated Judge Merrick Garland. However, the Republican Congress voted against his confirmation, and ultimately the seat was left open for fourteen months. Now, under the presidency of Donald Trump, […]