Op-Eds
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Immigration to the U.S. Was once seen as a land of job opportunity. Now, it’s the focus of substantial economic decline
With the U.S. fluctuating over the century with its immigration policy, the Trump administration has marked a significant departure to immigration crackdowns and border enforcement. As public opinion is starting to favor immigration and oppose Trump’s policies, it begs the question of the contribution immigrants bring to our economy, workforce, and GDP.
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Cigarettes and social media: The problem with warning labels
Social media warning labels are gaining political momentum, but their efficacy in addressing social media addiction remains ambiguous. Due to differences in behavioral and chemical dependence, this type of addiction requires deeper structural reforms rather than relying on warning labels alone.
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The redistricting fight consuming United States politics
Mid-decade redistricting efforts have begun in many states with the intent of creating partisan districts. These tactics create electoral advantages for the major political parties in the upcoming midterm elections. This sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents and governors to follow and threatens American civic culture.
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The case for protecting hate speech
With the rise of social media, speech labeled offensive or hateful has come under increasing scrutiny. While calls to restrict such expression are growing louder, limiting it enables egregious government overreach.
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The Olympics are – and should be – political
As a matter of policy, the Olympic Games are supposedly “politically neutral.” But with the current political climate in the United States and abroad, athletes should use their unique platform to speak out, and the International Olympic Committee should allow it.
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One great masquerade: The Trump administration and religion
Since returning to power in 2024, the Trump administration has disingenuously used Christianity to justify leadership and administrative decision-making. However, their actions severely misrepresent biblical teachings.
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This must end
Our country burns. Our allies are turning away from the falling empire. In the meantime, Americans must take America back.
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A path forward: What the NYC mayoral election teaches us about the future of the Democratic Party
The 2025 New York City Mayoral Election had people from across the nation on the edge of their seats. The election ultimately resulted in a victory for Democratic-Socialist Zohran Mamdani, potentially indicating a new phase for the Democratic Party.
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Trump’s capture of Maduro was never about the drugs
On January 3rd, 2026, the Trump Administration arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, framing the operation as necessary to stop America’s drug epidemic. However, Trump has other motives: Expanding American dominance.
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Saul Goodman, redemption, and the value of radical kindness
The TV crime drama Better Call Saul stress tests what it means to be redeemable, demonstrating how invaluable it is to simply understand one another.
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How far is PHAR enough?
As developers put profits over people, Charlottesville is undergoing gentrification. Charlottesville’s Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) is fighting to stop this.
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Women’s rights, wealth, and the limits of state feminism in Tunisia
State feminism can only go so far. In the case of Tunisia, the impact of pinkwashing has been used to cover up the tight authoritarian grip on the nation.
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How to build a third party (and save American democracy?)
In a country as large, diverse, and divided as the United States, it is troubling that only two nationally viable political parties exist. How can a successful third party be built, and what should it look like?
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Salami-slicing in the sea: Should we be worried about China?
Is China undertaking an aggressive maritime strategy known as salami-slicing to secure expansionist gains? Or are the worries over China overblown?
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The Cautionary Tale of Trump’s Threats to Free Speech: A Cornerstone of American Democracy
Since President Trump has taken office, he has reshaped the American media and challenged the First Amendment by detaining student protestors, restricting news outlets, attacking educational institutions, and sidelining judges.
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The Moral Weight of the Modern Body
The reality is that the conversation around women’s bodies has never really been about health; it’s been about control.
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Masking Control as Inclusion: The Problem with Trump’s Higher Education Compact
Trump’s Compact for Excellence in Higher Education is framed as a method of inclusion, when in reality Trump is attempting to gain control over universities, pressuring the schools to align with his conservative agenda.
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Gen Z’s Mayor: How TikTok Elected Mamdani
As Gen Z voters gain influence, Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory reveals how social media is reshaping political strategy. TikTok has redefined how to connect to voters, making online cultural fluency an influential component of electoral success.
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When It Comes to Chuck Schumer, the Lessons of Zohran Mamdani Fell on Deaf Ears
Zohran Mamdani, a populist progressive, is the mayor-elect of New York. Chuck Schumer did nothing with this moment and committed one of the greatest political blunders in recent memory.
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Red, white, and ball: Sportswashing in the age of Trump
Long considered the charge of far-flung dictators, Donald Trump has sought to better his image through his consistent involvement in sporting events nationally and worldwide.
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Europe’s Far Right Resurgence
The rise of Europe’s far-right cannot be simply explained in terms of economic anxiety or the influx of refugees. It is a complex phenomenon that reflects voter dissatisfaction and the need for mainstream parties to rethink how they operate.
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How Has Social Media Affected Politics?
Social media isn’t just a form of entertainment anymore. It’s a way for everyday people to speak their truth. But how has this affected the political sphere?
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AI is the future, but is this the future we want?
The American economy is currently being propped up by the belief that AI will exponentially boost worker productivity. But the excitement has outpaced reality, and when this bubble bursts, the fallout will be felt disproportionately by workers and consumers.
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Ross Perot: What a Bygone Character of American Politics Can Teach Us About Today
Since running for president as an outsider in the 1992 election, Perot’s brand of eccentricity remains unreplicated. However, Americans as a whole feel a particular disdain for the political establishment. Could someone like Perot capitalize on that?
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Requiem for the Political Martyr
Just as other societies have been throughout history, modern America is a powder keg that needs just one act of political violence to ignite the spark. Such a spark may have been ignited on September 10th.