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Historic Agreement Reached to Conserve the Vital Colorado River, but Will It Be Enough?

Posted on May 28, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Ethan Weiss Romain Guy/Creative Commons Last Monday, three southwestern states, Arizona, California, and Nevada, announced a temporary agreement to conserve three million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River. The Colorado–a veritable workhorse of its region–is the primary freshwater source … Read More

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A Breakdown of the US Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Posted on May 28, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Maggie Zeiger As soon as June 1st, the United States could default on its debt, an event that would irreparably harm the country’s economic standing. The Department of the Treasury can use “extraordinary measures” to maintain the US’s finances, so … Read More

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Letter from the Editors 02.28.23

Posted on March 1, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Dear Romans, We are so excited to present to you the newest edition of Discourses! This issue’s topic is No Easy Answers. Every article is about a political concept that is difficult to solve. Today is Chicago Election Day, so … Read More

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Healthcare in America

Posted on March 1, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Luca Presser For anyone who lives in the United States, if they need any type of medical attention, whether it be a broken leg or a yearly checkup, someone needs to pay for the bill. In the United States, this … Read More

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Food Insecurity: The Government Needs To Do More

Posted on February 28, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Ethan Weiss Though COVID-19, healthcare reform, crime, and the economy may take precedence in the minds of many voters, food insecurity remains a persistent issue, affecting 35 million Americans–including more than 10 million children.  The USDA defines food insecurity as … Read More

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Free Speech in America

Posted on February 28, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Ava Rosenow Free speech has been a defining part of America since its creation. There’s a reason it’s in the First Amendment. An ability to speak freely and an opportunity to hear everyone’s voice are essential to a prosperous society … Read More

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What Is the Answer To Policing in the U.S. And Chicago?

Posted on February 28, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Daniel Radner One of the biggest issues facing America is policing. Though police brutality is not new, George Floyd’s death in 2020 changed the landscape of policing. Floyd’s murder ignited the Defund The Police movement, which advocates for removing funds … Read More

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How We Overcome Polarization

Posted on February 28, 2023 by dradner@lsoc.org

Maggie Zeiger No matter which party you identify with, it is hard to argue that the American political system is functioning particularly well. The United States has been deemed a “backsliding democracy” by Europe’s International Institute for Democracy and a … Read More

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Letter from the Editors 11.8.22

Posted on November 8, 2022 by dradner@lsoc.org

Dear Romans, We are so excited to present to you the first edition of the Discourses for the 2022-2023 school year! This issue is all about the election. Today is the General Election, so if you are 18 or older, … Read More

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Senator Raphael Warnock at Delta Flight Museum vaccination site

Biden, Abortion, and the Walker Allegations: The First Georgia Senate Debate

Posted on November 8, 2022 by dradner@lsoc.org

Maggie Zeiger On October 14th, Raphael Warnock (D) and Herschel Walker (R) had the first debate of their senate race. Georgia, previously a Republican stronghold, has surprisingly become a swing state, most notably during the 2020 presidential election. Now, Democrats … Read More

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  • Table of Contents May 2023

    • Historic Agreement Reached to Conserve the Vital Colorado River, but Will It Be Enough? May 28, 2023
    • A Breakdown of the US Debt Ceiling Negotiations May 28, 2023
  • Editors-in-Chief:

    Maggie Zeiger ’24

    Ethan Weiss ’24

  • Managing Editors:

    Medha Sharma ’25

    Luca Presser ’25

  • Faculty Advisor:

    Dr. Matthew June

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