The Dangers of Unidentified Law Enforcement
Current Use of Unidentified Police Forces In the first week of June, armed agents were deployed in Lafayette Square, Washington, DC to disperse protesters. The incident incited public outcry not only due to the use of force against peaceful protesters, but also the fact that none of the agents had visible identification, such as name […]
International Students Must Be Allowed to Continue Their Studies in the US
New ICE Regulations On July 6th, US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released modified guidelines regarding international college students taking courses online in the fall semester. Previously, foreign students were only allowed to take a limited number of online classes, but in the previous spring and fall semester they were given the flexibility to continue […]
The Necessity of Safe and Accessible Abortion Services
The Fight Over Abortion in the US Before the mid-1800s, pre-quickening abortions (conducted before the mother felt fetal movements), were a common procedure among women of all backgrounds. However, concerns over safety drove medical practitioners to advocate for anti-abortion laws in the mid-1800s. The 1873 passing of the Comstock Law prohibited the sale or distributing […]
The COVID-19 Rent Crisis
The Ongoing Rent Crisis With unprecedented levels of unemployment due to the COVID-19 crisis, many tenants are struggling to keep up with their next rent payment. According to the Brookings Institution, the poorest 20% of households spend more than half of their earnings on housing expenses. Additionally, tenants typically have lower salaries and less job […]
Removing Public Statues of Racist Figures: A Step in the Right Direction
The Fight over America’s Statues Around the US, and in other parts of the world, activists are demanding the removal of certain statues depicting historical figures, which they believe celebrate racist actions. In Richmond, Virginia, protesters took down a statue of Jefferson Davis, and pushed a Christopher Columbus statue into a pond. Additionally, in England, […]
Ending Police Brutality: The Benefits of Reducing Police Presence
Cries for Action Over the past weeks, the topic of police brutality, especially against the African American community, has dominated national news. In all 50 states and many countries around the world, protesters have taken to the street to call for police reform. The viral video that sparked cries of outrage showed a police officer […]
The Undue Burden of Student Loans
Severity of the Student Loan Crisis If the sky is the limit, then student loans are the hurricanes of the current generation: a destructive force preventing the nation’s youth from reaching their true potential. Over the recent decades, the student debt crisis has ballooned into an immense issue that can no longer be pushed aside; […]
The Unfounded Concerns Over Mail-In and Absentee Ballots
Current Use of Voting by Mail With the number of COVID-19 cases still escalating in some areas of the nation, states are struggling to find a way to continue elections while ensuring the safety of their residents. The danger of in-person voting can be seen in Wisconsin, where government officials decided to hold the Democratic […]