POLICY CRITIQUE

May 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

What Happened When Climate Doom Scenarios Got Debunked?

For years, a scary climate change prediction called RCP 8. 5 shaped headlines, school lessons, and even government policies. It painted a picture of extreme warming, dying coastlines, and global collapse—all by the end of the century. But now, the scientists who created these worst-case scenarios ha

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Apr 03 2025BUSINESS

The Simple Math Behind Trump's Trade Tariffs

The United States recently introduced hefty tariffs on numerous countries. These tariffs were presented as a way to balance the playing field. The idea was to match what other nations charge the U. S. on their goods. However, the method used to determine these tariffs was far from str

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Voters Say No to Soft-on-Crime Policies in Oakland

In California's Bay Area, a big change is happening. Voters in Oakland have voted to remove Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from their jobs. People are upset about rising crime rates, homelessness, and feeling unsafe. Thao lost her job with 62% of the vote, while Price lost with

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