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Former President Trump’s harsh and cruel immigration policies were the subject of much controversy and opposition during his time in office. President Biden, during his campaign, made a key commitment…
“We must not take our eyes off China.” Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho made this claim in a press release last year in regard to China’s expanding power both in…
May 1st was International Labor Day and, as US union membership in 2022 reached an all-time low, it is more important than ever to remind people about the dangers the…
On August 9, 1974, amidst the ongoing Watergate scandal — just a few days after the “smoking gun” tape was released, implicating President Richard Nixon in the crimes committed…
As Congress continues to debate over the stalemate on the looming crisis of the debt ceiling, one major issue rules above all, budget cuts. While Democrats would prefer to pass…
When it comes to highly charged and controversial issues there’s a tendency for a type of story to enter the conversation, the kind that really seeks some moderation and gives…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, speaks as President Joe Biden, center, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese listen at Naval Base Point Loma, Monday, March 13, 2023, in San…
The Rose Reading Room at Bryant Park is perhaps the most picturesque study spot in New York City. While the Fifth Avenue Branch is known for its grandiose architecture, it’s…
Yemeni citizens have been left almost completely resourceless after being caught in between the multiple external forces that have dragged the country’s people and land into a civil war. Is…
Milan, Italy is known for being one of the fashion capitals in the world and for its stunning architecture and decadent culinary scene. I recently had the opportunity to explore…