Death and Taxes
On September 27, The New York Times published a piece revealing a plethora of information on President Trump’s tax returns. The most shocking of these revelations was that he paid only $750 in federal income […]
Author: Collin Billings
Collin Billings (FCRH '23) is a freshman at Fordham University from Kingston, Massachusetts. He is pursuing a major in applied mathematics with a minor in computer science. He is passionate about a number of subjects including income inequality, health care reform, and climate change. Contact Collin at cbillings3@fordham.edu.
They Go Low, We Go Lower
In early 2016, Antonin Scalia passed away in his sleep, leaving a seat open on the Supreme Court of the United States. The intended procedure for replacing a Supreme Court Justice is fairly simple: the […]
Post-Truth: Politics in the 21st Century
On April 6, the Department of Health and Human Services released a report revealing that many hospitals in the United States are still suffering from shortages in testing and medical supplies. In response, President Trump […]
“Let Them Die”: Capitalism In Crisis
The United States has now outpaced China in total COVID-19 cases, reaching more than 100,000 infected individuals. With the stock market in free-fall and the death-toll climbing, it’s more evident than ever that drastic measures will […]
The American Healthcare System is Ill-Suited to Combat COVID-19
On January 21, 2020, COVID-19 reared its ugly head in the United States. Since then, the number of infected individuals in this country has exceeded 7,000 people and shows no sign of stopping. As a […]
Bernie Sanders: Not So Radical
For a sizable portion of the voting public, Bernie Sanders represents the radical wing of the Democratic Party. Often times, his perceived extremism disqualifies him as a viable candidate in the eyes of the public. […]
Bloomberg and Expression Inequality
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 3 months, it’s likely that you’ve seen a campaign advertisement from Michael Bloomberg. Whether it’s through television commercials or Youtube advertising, Bloomberg has captured the […]