Following the victory of Joe Biden in the 2020 Presidential Election, one omnipresent controversy was able to escape the limelight this time around: the electoral college. This institution has been the subject of vociferous debate over the years, waxing and waning in the public conscience depending on how well it tracks the popular vote inContinue reading “The Electoral College”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Biden’s Covid Plan
Joe Biden has only been in office for two days and he already has a plan to try and combat Covid-19. January is the second deadliest month on record in the US from the time the pandemic began in March. With that being said even with the vaccine being administered more action needs to beContinue reading “Biden’s Covid Plan”
Phoenix Uninhabitable by 2050?
Phoenix, Arizona— one of the biggest cities in the U.S., and constantly growing— is also often crowned as one of the most unsustainable places in the world. Phoenix is a city plagued by many wants, many needs, and yet meager resources. For one, “‘it’s currently the fastest warming big city in the US,’” and willContinue reading “Phoenix Uninhabitable by 2050?”
Biden’s plans for immigration
It is day one of Biden’s administration and he has spoken of plans to provide immigrants with an eight year path to citizenship, with this being a major reversal from Trumps immigration policies. Throughout Trumps presidency, he often spoke of mass deportation and the creation of more restrictive immigration policies making Biden’s plan, if successfullyContinue reading “Biden’s plans for immigration”
DACA Reinstated for Dreamers
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was under scrutiny last year as many Arizona Dreamers awaited the Supreme Court response. DACA was implemented on August 15,2012 by the 45th President Barack Obama through executive order. DACA allows certain individuals that meet specific requirements to receive deferred action of removal from the United States. There have been over 24,000 activeContinue reading “DACA Reinstated for Dreamers”
Even Deadlier New COVID Strain?
Now more than ever is the worst time to start letting your guard down from COVID-19 as 4,000 deaths a day is now a reality in the United States of America. However, there is an even greater found strain on the horizon that has yet to unleash its true potential of fatal consequence. Although theContinue reading “Even Deadlier New COVID Strain?”
Rioters Arrested: Aftermath of January 6th.
Following the attack of the United States Capitol building on January 6th, “U.S. Investigators have opened 275 criminal cases and charged roughly 98 individuals,” according to CNN. The number of opened cases is likely to bypass 300 with in the next few days as the FBI has received more than 140,000 tips identifying rioters. TheContinue reading “Rioters Arrested: Aftermath of January 6th.”
Pompeo’s Final Actions sideline the Biden Foreign Policy Plan
While the last weeks of President Trump’s term have been full of resignations following the right wing insurgence of the nation’s capitol on January 6th, one cabinet member has found themselves busy with trips, policy plans, and setting precedent. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made near daily announcements on large scale foreign policy actions.Continue reading “Pompeo’s Final Actions sideline the Biden Foreign Policy Plan”
President-Elect Joe Biden’s Stimulus Plan
In less than a week, President-elect Joe Biden will be confirmed as the 46th President of the United States. Amid a second impeachment, capitol riots, and general civil unrest, Biden has unveiled his plan to launch a 1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus package. The plan titled “America Rescue Plan” comes after a year-long battle of conflictingContinue reading “President-Elect Joe Biden’s Stimulus Plan”
2020 Makes Another Record- Tied for Hottest Year
With all the unique events, tragedies, and situations that 2020 has found itself in, it is almost of little surprise that it also tied 2016 for the hottest year on record. With wicked wildfires, droughts, and natural disasters this year, it is clear that nature had its fair share of suffering. And as I writeContinue reading “2020 Makes Another Record- Tied for Hottest Year”