The United States of America is the world’s foremost military power. The US spent $725 billion on defense in 2020, or about 11% of the …
How Apple News Undermines Newspapers
If you have an Apple product, you’re probably familiar with its free app, Apple News. Originally introduced in 2015, Apple News gained a reputation for …
Cheerleaders, the F-Word, and the Supreme Court
Four years ago, 14-year-old Brandi Levy was passed up for a promotion from her high school’s junior varsity cheerleading team to the varsity team. In …
The End of Disgrace
Americans love a scandal. They claim otherwise, of course, and whenever a new one arises there is the predictable televised backlash with the American people …
Gun Violence and Mental Health
In the wake of two mass shootings in the past two weeks, gun control is once again on the national agenda. With a Democratic majority …
What is the Quad?
Among a flurry of policy initiatives implemented by the Biden administration, some of the most important have involved foreign policy. In a dramatic shift from …
Does COVID-19 Spell Disaster for the European Union?
Since its inception in 1993, the European Union has always been a lightning rod for debate. Despite the benefits of an economic union and a …
Andrew Cuomo Needs to Apologize
At the beginning of the pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo seemed like a national hero. At a time when it seemed the federal government …
Should We Pay the President Less?
At the beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump made headlines when he refused to accept the presidential salary, instead donating the money to various government …