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Is Trump a Dictator?
Read more: Is Trump a Dictator?We are months into the Trump presidency, and we have seen major changes being made to every sector of national policy. These changes, just like the ones that were done during his first term, have polarized the country once again. Many critics are even accusing President Trump of being a dictator. But is there any…
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The Liberation Day Tariffs, Examined
Read more: The Liberation Day Tariffs, ExaminedOn April 2, 2025, President Trump announced the implementation of tariffs on just about every country on Earth, with the minimum tariff being 10% and with some countries receiving as high as 50% tariffs. By the morning of April 3rd, the markets were in a downturn, with the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 sliding…
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The Controversial Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, Explained
Read more: The Controversial Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, ExplainedOn March 11, 2025, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival in Manila by Philippine police and Interpol under charges by the International Criminal Court accusing him of crimes against humanity. He had arrived from a political rally in Hong Kong, and has since then been transported to the ICC headquarters in…
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Trump’s Partisan Speech to Congress
Read more: Trump’s Partisan Speech to CongressOn March 4th, President Trump delivered his address to a joint session of Congress – the first one since beginning his second term. It was quite symbolic of the political polarization that is embedded within our society today, with one side of the room, the Republicans, seeming to give a standing ovation every time, while…
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Trump and Ukraine
Read more: Trump and UkraineIt has been more than one month into the Trump administration and there have been significant changes to American foreign policy. Let us and go examine the current American government’s policy on the war in Ukraine, and why it is problematic. Background On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine on the pretense of a “special…
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Tariffs, Explained
Read more: Tariffs, ExplainedWith a surge in the popularity of the word Tariff in recent weeks, many are wondering what this means economically and, even more importantly, what it means for people’s wallets. What are Tariffs? Tariffs, simply put, are a tax on goods imported from the country on whom the tariffs have been placed. They are quite…
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A New Trumpian Era
Read more: A New Trumpian EraIt has been a busy first week back for President Donald Trump, who wasted no time undoing the policies of his predecessor and taking full control of the executive branch. Let’s take a closer look at what he has done so far: “The golden age of America begins right now.” In a scaled-back inauguration ceremony,…
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An Assessment of the Biden Presidency
Read more: An Assessment of the Biden PresidencyOn January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking the end of Joe Biden’s tenure as the 46th. Biden leaves office with the second-lowest approval rating of a President leaving office, with only Donald Trump’s first term being lower. This also marks the end of…
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Farewell, President Carter
Read more: Farewell, President CarterToday, America said goodbye to a president. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away today, December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old. This follows the death of his wife Rosalynn just over a year ago, and his entry into hospice care back in February…
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2024: A Look Back
Read more: 2024: A Look BackNote: This article was edited on December 29, 2024 to reflect the fact that former President Carter passed away. As the holidays draw to a close and the new year approaches, it is time to take a look back at the events that occurred this past year. 2024 was certainly an eventful year, and it’s…

