The Grass is Greener on The Side That Acknowledges Climate Change
It has been a month since the climate clock in Union Square was unveiled, but the issue of climate change is certainly not a new one. The clock's activation, which counts down the critical amount of time left until the effects of climate change become irreversible, did exactly as intended and served as an unavoidable, physical reminder of the detrimental effects of a failure to combat global warming.
Confirmed But Not Unchallenged–Amy Coney Barrett
On the 18th of September 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died and left America and the rest of the world in a state of grief and disbelief. America is separated in two contradictory groups. Some had the opinion that Bader Ginsburg, a liberal justice, should have already retired from her job and are looking forward to a more conservative judge. But for many, she was a symbol of hope, change and progress.
Special Report: The Last Presidential Debate Part 1
On Thursday, October 22nd of 2020, the last presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump occurred. Like many Americans, the change from a drawn-out shouting match was a welcome change.
The United States Is Being Vindicated For Leaving The UNHRC
When the United Nations formed the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2006 the mission was clear. "To work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented."
The United States is Exceptional - Unfortunately
“...the American Republic stands today as the greatest, most exceptional, and most virtuous nation in the history of the world,” President Trump proclaimed on July 4th, 2020.
The Baby Yoda Fighting Fires
Wildfires have been burning their way through the West Coast of the United States throughout the last few months. More than 30 people have been killed with thousands displaced from their homes. Lightning strikes in August sparked several fires. However, one little boy from Oregon decided to spread a little kindness that continues to touch the hearts of many.
Record COVID infections in the Midwest
On Wednesday, October 14 over 22,000 new infections were reported across the Midwestern United States. This was a new record eclipsing the previous record of 20,000.
The Short-Term Gain
Revelations about Trump's tax avoidance highlights his penchant to undermine long-term stability for short-term gain. (Jonathan Ernst | Reuters)
What Tuesday’s Presidential Debate Taught us About Communication
The one thing that is certain is that Tuesday night’s presidential debate was certainly historic — in terms of what not to do! (Photo: Patrick Semansky | Associated Press)
You Need the Postal Service and it Needs You
Since its birth in 1775 under the leadership of Benjamin Franklin, The United States Postal Service, better known as USPS, has gone on to become one of the nation's most loved government agencies with a 91% approval rating….
The Making of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
As a justice of the Supreme Court, Bader Ginsburg boasted a career marked by a constant and tenacious voice that called for the protection of equality by the law. (Photo: GW Law)
The Festering Infection
For almost twenty years the United States has been dedicating extensive resources and manpower to combatting terrorism. (Photo: Robert Clark | Associated Press)
Moving Towards the Federal Legalization of Cannabis
While Democrats are hopeful that passing the MOVE Act will help many facets of American life, it will not solve every problem that the United States has deeply embedded into its criminal justice system. (Photo: Associated Press)
A Wider World
Whether we like it or not, the United States is intrinsically tied to the international politics of the wider world. (Photo: Peter Nicholls | AFP)
The Harm of Rhetorical Schizophrenia
The divide in the language between the president and the secretary of state is not only markedly hypocritical but also damaging to the United States’ ability to support democratic movements throughout the world.