As the United States marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the solemn commemoration was overshadowed by election season politics. The juxtaposition of politicians standing together at ground zero, where the hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center's Twin Towers, raised question
Child care policy has long been a contentious issue in American politics, with many proposals focused on expanding access to external care options. However, this approach often overlooks the significant number of stay-at-home parents who provide primary care to their children. It's time to rethink o
As the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump heated up, the basketball community couldn’t help but chime in. Magic Johnson, a vocal supporter of Harris, believes she laid out a comprehensive economic plan aimed at lifting the middle class. “She
As the federal Liberal Party retreats on Vancouver Island, a pressing question hangs in the air: what's the real cost of forcing salmon farms to switch to land-based technology by 2029? The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) is sounding the alarm, urging the government to rethink its plan and
As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it's easy to get caught up in the politics surrounding the event. But let's not forget the human cost. What does it mean to lose a loved one in such a brutal manner? How do we honor their memory without getting mired in partisan bickering? The at
As the sun rises over the World Trade Center, the 9/11 anniversary commemorates the lives lost and reshaped by the devastating attacks. But this solemn occasion is also forever intertwined with presidential campaign politics. This year, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice
In the past, the Republican Party has been perceived as anti-union, but shifts in the economy and voter concerns have led to a realignment in their stance. This change is particularly noticeable in industrial areas such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. As the industrial power of the
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, CFOs are bracing for potentially severe market volatility, with a whopping 86% planning to increase their currency hedging activity. This surge in hedging activity is a stark contrast to the 2020 election, when only 20% of CFOs planned to hedge their
As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with
As Donald Trump takes the stage, promising to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments free of cost, one can't help but wonder: what's the catch? IVF is a costly procedure, with a single cycle costing over $23,000. For many women, multiple cycles are necessary to achieve a successful birth, maki
