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Protests in Cuba Spark Foreign Policy Debate

On Sunday, protests erupted throughout Cuba as activists marched against the dictatorial communist regime. Economic turmoil, together with the effects of covid, have left the residents of the country in a dire situation, only worsened by the oppression of their totalitarian government. Cuba is famous for its repression of dissidents, and these protests, the largestContinue reading “Protests in Cuba Spark Foreign Policy Debate”

Justice Department Sues Georgia, Reigniting Debate Between Voting Rights and State Sovereignty

On June 25th, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the United States Justice Department would be suing the state of Georgia over their recently enacted voting legislation, which the current leadership of the Justice Department alleges was enacted with the direct purpose of limiting the voting rights of minorities. Georgia’s Governor, Brian Kemp, responded toContinue reading “Justice Department Sues Georgia, Reigniting Debate Between Voting Rights and State Sovereignty”

Biden-Putin Summit Raises Specter of Cybersecurity and Possible Future Threats

On June 16th, President Biden had his first face-to-face meeting with the Russian autocrat as commander-in-chief, and amongst the most crucial topics of conversation was cybersecurity, especially after the recent ransomware attacks on U.S Pipelines which eminated from Russia (despite Putin’s denial of responsibility). In this first meeting, the two world leaders were reported toContinue reading “Biden-Putin Summit Raises Specter of Cybersecurity and Possible Future Threats”

Democrats and Republicans Clash over Immigration Policy in Wake of Unanimous Supreme Court Decision

On June 7th, the Supreme Court of the United States reached a unanimous decision in the case of Sanchez v. Mayorkas. That decision, delivered by justice Elana Kagan, held that the granting of TPS, Temporary Protected Status, (given to foreign nationals in the U.S who would face especially dangerous conditions back home) was not enough,Continue reading “Democrats and Republicans Clash over Immigration Policy in Wake of Unanimous Supreme Court Decision”

6th Circuit Court Rules Against Using Race, Sex as Factors in Distributing COVID Relief

Last Thursday, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Biden Aministration policy which created a 21 day span of time in which the Small Business Aministration would only process applications for aid from businesses “owned by women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals,” according to the Associated Press. What the AP doesContinue reading “6th Circuit Court Rules Against Using Race, Sex as Factors in Distributing COVID Relief”

Rising Crime Rates Prompt Several Explanations

For decades, crime has been falling in the United States, but 2020 saw that trend reverse. Crime, and especially violent crime, rose significantly last year, to a degree not seen in recent memory. And, as with any broad socio-cultural trend, various explanations have been put forward to explain this troubling phenomenon. One of the mostContinue reading “Rising Crime Rates Prompt Several Explanations”