Lobbying is prevalent within American politics. Although it can be a positive democratic force, it can also be a tool for powerful groups to disproportionately influence laws and policies. This…
Climate change is an increasingly pressing issue. The 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report concluded that the transformations seen to the planet’s climate have been unprecedented. The report…
Just 15 days before the final American troops evacuated from Afghanistan, the Biden Administration froze all Afghan assets held in U.S. banks. The intention was quite clear: freezing these reserves…
As the dust begins to settle on the nation’s once-in-a-decade redistricting process, the congressional political landscape for the next decade is coming into view. As with every cycle, the implications…
In the first week of February, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new electoral redistricting of New York. This new map has been heavily criticised by both Republicans and Democrats for…
Most Americans are shocked when I tell them that my conservative, Mexican Catholic grandmother is a Bernie Sanders supporter. This shock is understandable given the current attitudes towards the country:…
If you’re an American with normal news consumption patterns, you most likely haven’t heard a morsel of information concerning Afghanistan since August of last year. It’s like the whole country…
As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues to escalate, the European Parliament has heard numerous new propositions for an idea that has s been thrown around since 1950, before the European Union…
Alright, alright, alright, let’s talk Texas! The large Lone Star State is often a space for political fodder and speculation that mirrors national conversations, who runs for office is no…
The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change has set a 2030 deadline for global emissions to be reduced by half in order to avoid future climate catastrophe. As we march steadily…