Farming is the backbone of American agriculture. It provides the country with fruit and vegetables, but also with grains, oils, and animal feed. 97 percent of these farms are family-owned…
Do you remember Monopoly? If not, it's an economics-themed multiplayer board game where players buy and trade properties, collect rent from opponents and attempt to drive the other players into…
In March 2021, marijuana was legalized for recreational use in New York State. Many retailers popped up on streets around New York City, as there was no punishment for selling…
On June 23, 2016, 52% of Brits voted in favor of leaving the European Union. Since this referendum, the United Kingdom has had four different Prime Ministers: David Cameron, Theresa…
On September 25, 2022, Italy selected Giorgia Meloni as their new Prime Minister. Meloni leads the nationalist, far-right party, Brothers of Italy, founded in 2012. Despite her attempts to present…
Large-scale agricultural practices are not environmentally sound and haven’t been for a while. Monocropping, the practice of planting a single crop year after year on the same land, may have…
Gas prices are skyrocketing. You’ve seen the memes. You’ve heard it on the news. Depending on where you’re located, you may have even experienced it firsthand. Gas prices are higher…
Lobbying is prevalent within American politics. Although it can be a positive democratic force, it can also be a tool for powerful groups to disproportionately influence laws and policies. This…
Climate change is an increasingly pressing issue. The 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report concluded that the transformations seen to the planet’s climate have been unprecedented. The report…