Six Oscars Later: Decoding One Battle After Another
Andrea Lizeth Dominguez Photo via LeMonde *** The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, often claim to reward artistic excellence.…
Economics
What Is a K-Shaped Economy?
Sophia Kiosses Image via TIME Magazine *** Boomcession is a term coined by Matt Stoller. A fusion of “boom” and…
50 year Mortgages: Right Problem, Wrong Solution
Michael Audie Photo via NHabit Real Estate *** In early November, President Trump and FHFA Director Bill Pulte began publicly…
Why the Job Gains Look Good—But Feel Bad
Ellie Nam Photo via Bureau of Labor Statistics, LSEG. *** Following the 43-day government shutdown and 6-week delay in releasing…
Why the Issue of Affordability Continues to Weaken the Incumbent Party
Stan Refermat Photo via Hiroko Masuike, The New York Times *** When United States President Donald Trump won the 2024…
The Great European Rearmament, Why It’s Failing, and What the U.S. is Doing About It
Javeer Khan (left) Photo via Getty Images/AFP/P. Hertzog, (Right) Photo via Asia Times files / AFP / EPA *** At…
Blood Fruits: Settler-Colonialism and Youngian Oppression in the U.S.-Mexico Avocado Trade
Kathryn Amend Introduction Most Americans, especially those unfamiliar agriculture, might associate the term “green gold” with a naturally occurring gold-silver…
Has China Surpassed America as the Global Superpower?
Catherine Topps Image via Just Security *** New York City’s subways are notorious for being hot, crowded, and full of…
How Much Does a Government Shutdown Cost?
Suzana Paljusevic Photo via JPMorgan *** The United States federal government shut down on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, after Congress…