Sneha Sharma The debt ceiling is “the legal limit on the total amount of federal debt the government can accrue” (CRFB). In December 2021, the debt ceiling was raised to $31.4 trillion, which was maxed out on January 19, 2023. … Read More
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Healthcare in America
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
Food Insecurity: The Government Needs To Do More
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
Free Speech in America
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
What Is the Answer To Policing in the U.S. And Chicago?
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
How We Overcome Polarization
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
Public Preschool Is the Solution America Needs and It Can’t Wait
Izzy Oberman If we truly want America to build back better, public preschool is the solution for post-pandemic restoration and future advancement. Without access to essential childcare, a lacking necessity that hurt America before the pandemic, the U.S. will never … Read More
Legitimate Political Discourse
Daniel R. NJ What exactly does Legitimate Political Discourse mean? In the U.S., we have the freedom to articulate our opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. Although there are limits to this, we are generally … Read More
The Great Replacement Theory
Daniel R. SPL Center The Great Replacement Theory has been in the news lately due to its connection with the May 14th Buffalo shooting. However, it has also inspired attacks on religious minorities in Texas and New Zealand. The replacement … Read More
President Zelensky and Putin’s claims
Naomi A. Unian “I need ammunition, not a ride” The current President of Ukraine, Vloydemer Zelensky, has been described as a hero, a patriot, and an inspiration. However, he is also the 2006 winner of the Ukrainian equivalent of Dancing … Read More