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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Beyond the Noise: A Critical Look at Immigration Policy

The 2020 presidential election has brought to the forefront an issue that has long plagued American politics: immigration. But beyond the talking points and soundbites, what does a serious immigration policy look like? What if the assumption is wrong that a stronger economy is solely dependent on de

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rake Effect: How Republicans' Voter Suppression Tactics May Backfire

The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Skies Are Falling: Why the US Needs to Get Its Air Superiority Act Together

Imagine being grateful for a small, fledgling fleet of fighter jets, just enough to keep Russian bombers at bay and downing several Russian attack aircraft. This is the reality for Ukraine, where the struggle for air superiority has become a matter of life and death. As the US Air Force's fighter f

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Hollow Peace: Egypt's Violation of the 1979 Treaty with Israel

Imagine a peace treaty that's been in place for over four decades, yet its pillars are slowly crumbling. This is the reality of the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The treaty's Article III, subsection two explicitly requires both parties to prevent acts of belligerency, hostility, or vio

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rocket Rival: Elon Musk Fires Back at Boeing's Slow Pace

Imagine a world where a single company's business structure is so entrenched in bureaucracy that it mirrors the government's slow-moving nature. Sound far-fetched? According to SpaceX chief Elon Musk, this is the reality Boeing faces in its quest to revolutionize space travel. In a recent podcast, M

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Racial Divide: How Prejudice Could Shape the 2024 Election

In imagine a presidential election where a candidate's racial identity becomes a decisive factor in their success. Unfortunately, this is not a hypothetical scenario, as our recent polling suggests that racial attitudes are playing a significant role in determining white voters' choices in the 2024

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Holding Andrew Cuomo Accountable for COVID Scandals: A Call to Transparency

Imagine if the former governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had been held accountable for his actions from the very beginning. Would over 15,000 seniors be alive today? The answer is a resounding yes. Cuomo's handling of COVID-19, nursing home scandal, and corrupt book deal is a stark reminder that a

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Honoring Heroes: A 9/11 Memorial at Collin College

Imagine being in the midst of chaos, with flames and debris surrounding you. That's what Gus Cabarcas, a retired New York Police Department sergeant, experienced on September 11, 2001. The 57-year-old spoke at an event at Collin College, where a memorial honoring the fallen first responders and o

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Germany's Border Crackdown: A Test of European Unity

Germany's decision to extend its border controls is set to last six months and has already sparked a backlash from its European neighbors. Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has called the plan 'unacceptable'. Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser claims the aim is to limit irregular migratio

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Poster Sparks Violent Confrontation: A Tale of Hate, Politics, and Identity

In a disturbing incident, a 76-year-old man, Juan Bernal, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree for allegedly attacking the owner of a New York City clothing boutique, Tanya Young Williams, over a large poster of Vice President Kamala Harris displayed in her window. But what sho

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