In the United States the power of the people is slowly slipping away into the hands of the ultra-rich and special interest groups. As a result, political policy is guided less and less by the masses and more by the few individuals that hold the nation’s wealth. With the utilization of political think tanks, lobbyist…
In 2020 the U.S Government spent approximately $934 billion on the military. Of that, about $720 billion was utilized by the Department of Defense (DOD). These are extremely disproportionate numbers when compared to other national expenditures. The funds spent on the seemingly endless war machine have the potential to replace death and destruction with peace…
In America there are roughly 2.3 million people incarcerated. That equates to about 698 people per 100,000 that are jailed right now. Convictions span across the board along with varying levels of sentences. There are several issues at hand when it comes to mass incarceration but one glaring problem is the abuse of the prison…
By: Chris Weber Will the soon-to-be Secretary of State Antony Blinken carry on the United States’ long-standing tradition of committing war crimes in the middle east? How can we take Antony Blinken seriously as Secretary of State when we know he supported military intervention in Iraq in 2003? Blinken was a leading voice in the…
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Wealth inequality in the United States has entered larger than ever disproportions. Wages are stagnating while the cost of living steadily climbs and many Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. Federal programs, like the minimum wage, are put into place to help combat poverty and guarantee individuals’ livable wages but it…
In the ensuing wake of a pandemic the current administration has sought to implement countermeasures to regain societal normalcy. On April 14th, the Trump administration announced that it will be launching “The Council to Re-Open America”. Officials also released the names of seven potential members, each unique in their skill set and ability to deal…
It’s easy to look at America’s foreign policy blunders of the last 20 years and think all our problems have started recently. Its important to note that America has made horrible foreign policy decisions for over a century. Dominating weaker countries for resources is an American tradition as sacred as fireworks on the 4th of…
Read more The Teller Amendment: Foreign Policy Blunder and a Stroke Of Pure Evil
by: Chris Weber Who is Evo Morales? Evo Morales was President in Bolivia from 2006 – 2019. He was the Country’s first indigenous president. Nationalized fuel industry to pay for social policies Increased minimum wage by 50% Extreme poverty in Bolivia dropped from 38% to 17% Reelected in November 2019 to serve a fourth term…
Read more A Short Summary of How a Progressive President was Overthrown in Bolivia
If you’re being honest, you can’t deny that cutting taxes on the wealthy will in some ways boost the economy. On the flip side, cutting taxes on the wealthy will increase the national debt. Estimates from the CBO say Trump’s 2017 tax cuts will increase the deficit by $1.8 trillion over 10 years. The question…
Read more Cutting Taxes on the Wealthy Doesn’t Work, Here’s Why
