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Engaged & Disillusioned: Insights on Youth Turnout for 2024

According to the 47th Harvard Youth Poll, about as many young Americans plan on voting in the 2024 presidential election as in 2020. However, from disapproval of America’s foreign policies to declining institutional trust, young voters are more pessimistic than ever.

Unhoused and Overheated in America

2023 was our hottest year on Earth. With record temperatures plaguing the U.S. and the world, millions retreated to the comfort of their air-conditioned...

“The People’s Republic of Astoria” – A Delve Into America’s Premier Socialist Stronghold.

Astoria serves as a beacon of hope for the success of far-left movements elsewhere in a year filled with competitive elections.

The Juvenile “Injustice” System: How Texas Turns a Blind Eye on Incarcerated Youth

Texas’ negligence toward incarcerated youth is part of a larger agenda to legitimize the carceral system. It symbolizes the justification of violence toward communities of marginalized youth under the pretext of preserving public safety and keeping “violent kids” out of our communities.

The Violence of Faction: What Matt Gaetz’s Ouster of Kevin McCarthy Means for American Democracy

Now that the House Republicans have witnessed the consequences of working across the aisle and taking actions that hardliners within their party view as disloyal, why would they want to take the risk of political compromise?

Federalism in Action

With the need for investments in K-12 education continuing, it remains to be seen if and how the federal government will respond to this pressing issue impacting the nation's next generation.

Arizona’s Experiment with Charter Schools

If Arizona is ever to improve its education system, it is imperative to adopt a strategic and balanced approach that maximizes the potential benefits of charter schools and minimizes the associated harms.

U.S. Women’s Soccer: A Legacy of Athlete Activism

Although the history books might remember the team for their unprecedented, on-field success, the USWNT’s off-field advocacy cements their place as the most influential women’s soccer team of all time.

The Surprising Solution to Housing Affordability: Regulating Airbnb

Affordable housing advocates have begun to take aim at companies such as Airbnb and VRBO, arguing that such platforms diminish already strained housing supplies.

Abuse of Power or the Powerful? America’s Mistreatment of Geriatric Lawmakers

As most of us dream of our life’s twilight, we imagine a retirement somewhere warm, time to partake in hobbies and traveling — living on our own terms. So why do so many elected officials refuse to step down as they reach their 80s and 90s? Is it a need to hold onto power, relevance, money?