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
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
Letter from the Editors 11.8.22
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
Biden, Abortion, and the Walker Allegations: The First Georgia Senate Debate
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
Swingin’ Wisconsin
Daniel Radner From early June to early September, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes was predicted to beat Republican incumbent Senator Ron Johnson. Polls as late as September 10th showed that Barnes averaged a 3.8% lead over Johnson. Though this was not … Read More
Arizona Senate: Astronaut or Venture Capitalist
Ava Rosenow After a close and controversial Presidential election in 2020, many midterm races are being closely watched as both parties battle for control over state government and the Senate. One of these races is the Arizona Senate Race. WHO … Read More