On October 2nd, thousands of women marched in the streets of Washington D.C. and surrounded the Supreme Court, demanding that the justices uphold their right to an abortion. They shouted, “My body, my choice,” holding up signs of protest as they marched with fervor.
Read MoreAmerican politicians are often humorously characterized in pop culture as disgustingly rich, self-serving, and entirely uncaring of the people they govern. They might be depicted smoking cigars, scheming, and cutting ruthless deals with other slimy characters to secure a big stack of cash. But how much of this caricature is fiction?
Read MoreNearly eleven million kids live in poverty in the U.S., or 1 out of 7 children. In the land of opportunity, many are denied resources equal to that of their own peers. With millions of children falling behind due to lack of food, stable housing, and healthcare, there is ample work to be done. Current assistance for low-income children and their parents is a patchwork of niche programs, temporary assistance, needless requirements, and bureaucratic burdens. To fix these broken aspects, assistance to the poor should embrace the goal of ensuring each child receives, at a minimum, adequate nutrition, housing, and healthcare.
Read MoreCongressional staffers are perhaps the most overworked and underpaid individuals on Capitol Hill. These finely dressed, experienced and educated individuals are the engine that keeps the federal government running. Yet murmurs of living off of food stamps and being unable to afford dry-cleaning can be heard echoing throughout the offices of our nation’s representatives.
Read MoreRecently while driving across the barren plains from California to Oklahoma, I was reminded of how vast America is. It is easy to forget this when you are a California resident accustomed to the hustle and bustle of urban life. While nearly 39.1 percent of the population of America huddles along the coasts, millions of people live in rural areas across the United States. Along Interstate 40, there are long stretches where no towns or gas stations can be seen for miles.
Read MoreChange is coming to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and it’s coming soon. For too long, the NCAA has operated under a restrictive model of amateurism for its student-athletes. Under this model, the only compensation that a student-athlete can receive is an athletic scholarship, in addition to secondary aid such as tutoring, medical services, or equipment. But when student-athletes fill out their clearance forms prior to the start of every new school year, they sign away something crucial: control over their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
Read MoreA lack of housing is contributing to homelessness, reducing economic growth, and contributing to existing income inequality. And affordable housing is necessary to remove the economic barriers that are holding back America’s cities. In order to address these interconnected and pervasive problems, bold housing policies must be enacted. These are local issues with national implications.
Read MoreEven though Trump is no longer the president, the sentiments that fueled his supporters are still very much alive. In the last few weeks of the Trump administration, some of his most adamant supporters stormed the Capitol in hopes of stopping the certification process of the presidential election results that verified Joe Biden as the new president.
Read MoreThe United States is disunited due to increasing partisan division on every topic from policies to ‘basic facts’. Among these ‘basic facts’ include how to respond to COVID-19 and the importance of combating climate change.
Read MoreFor far too long, this country has been categorically divided by countless elements, a polarization that has traumatized many Americans into choosing a blissful ignorance away from other communities’ issues.
Read MoreThe impeachment process for Presidents of the United States has become an ineffective and biased political endeavour that lacks meaning beyond which party controls the House of Representatives and/or the Senate.
Read MoreThe issue and morality of “anchor babies” is already surrounded by a lot of controversy—by cracking down on “birth tourism”, it seems this amendment will simply trigger more protests and backlash for the administration to deal with
Read MoreWhile the majority of Democratic presidential candidates are seeking an end to fossil fuels completely, New Mexico has been able to significantly enhance their economy and education from the oil industry.
Read MoreIt is this upcoming election that will define the identity of the United States, and whether or not it is capable of leading the free world.
Read MoreThe juxtaposition of President Trump with John Adams reveals the role character plays in how we perceive a president.
Read MoreAndrew Yang, 2020 Democratic candidate, speaks with the Davis Political Review about his ideas and why he should be president.
Read MoreDoes the Court’s recent ruling against a Muslim man in Alabama demonstrate religious bias?
Read MoreIf Harris were to become president, it would certainly mark a meaningful and historic moment for a country plagued by racism. But she still has much to explain to voters before that can happen.
Read MoreRoger Stone, a prominent Republican figure and self-described “dirty trickster”, is the latest person to be arrested in the special counsel investigation. Who’s next?
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