In 2013, Mike Hallatt was banned from every Trader Joe’s in the United States for stocking his car with their goods and reselling them in his Vancouver spinoff store, Pirate Joe’s. Trader Joe’s does not have any stores in Canada, yet their good...
Many Americans take clean air for granted, but it is the product of detailed federal regulations that weigh the economic costs of reducing pollution against the benefits of cleaner air to human health. Recently, however, the Environmental Protection ...
After 43 days, the longest US government shutdown in history ended on November 12, 2025. As of late February 2026, a partial government shutdown remains in effect. Its fiscal and social consequences are well-documented: The disruption of critical fed...
Upon their invention in the late 20th century, index funds revolutionized investing for the general public. They offer a low-fee, passive, and more consistent alternative to brokers and actively managed mutual funds, whose performances are often lack...
Upon their invention in the late 20th century, index funds revolutionized investing for the general public. They offer a low-fee, passive, and more consistent alternative to brokers and actively managed mutual funds, whose performances are often lack...
Public perception, especially among liberals and critics, is that the Trump administration has been blundering about, focused more on rhetoric and theatrics than policymaking. This view is not without merit: The first version of the travel ban, a cor...
Public perception, especially among liberals and critics, is that the Trump administration has been blundering about, focused more on rhetoric and theatrics than policymaking. This view is not without merit: The first version of the travel ban, a cor...
Morrisania is one of the most heavily policed neighborhoods in the Bronx. Despite living in a public housing complex there, Maria was surprised when police officers arrived at her home one March night in 2009, immediately searching the small, two-bed...
Morrisania is one of the most heavily policed neighborhoods in the Bronx. Despite living in a public housing complex there, Maria was surprised when police officers arrived at her home one March night in 2009, immediately searching the small, two-bed...
In the world of food, where free range and organic are idolized, farmers remain caged in by big business and government aid. The United States’ agriculture system has perfected the mass production of cheap crops, keeping the McDonald’s Dollar Men...
In the world of food, where free range and organic are idolized, farmers remain caged in by big business and government aid. The United States’ agriculture system has perfected the mass production of cheap crops, keeping the McDonald’s Dollar Men...
In the current state of American politics, it’s no surprise the approval ratings of city mayors tend to be about triple that of the President or Congress. From ensuring the garbage gets picked up to taking action on climate change, mayors across th...
In the current state of American politics, it’s no surprise the approval ratings of city mayors tend to be about triple that of the President or Congress. From ensuring the garbage gets picked up to taking action on climate change, mayors across th...
Between emergency repair work at Penn Station and constant delays on an aging and overcrowded subway system, New York City commuters just survived one of the worst summers in recent memory. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency...
Between emergency repair work at Penn Station and constant delays on an aging and overcrowded subway system, New York City commuters just survived one of the worst summers in recent memory. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency...
While campaigning, Donald Trump claimed he wanted to target undocumented immigrants to increase safety and support victims of crimes. His administration, however, has eliminated an essential support option for survivors of some of the gravest crimes....
While campaigning, Donald Trump claimed he wanted to target undocumented immigrants to increase safety and support victims of crimes. His administration, however, has eliminated an essential support option for survivors of some of the gravest crimes....
On September 2, 2016, thousands of American pastors and across the country took to their pulpits as part of the annual “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” to discuss the relative merits of the two most unpopular major party candidates fo...
On September 2, 2016, thousands of American pastors and across the country took to their pulpits as part of the annual “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” to discuss the relative merits of the two most unpopular major party candidates fo...
In early September, the Twitter account of Texas Senator and former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz “liked” a post containing explicit pornographic video content. Once noticed by other Twitter users, the news shot around social ...
In early September, the Twitter account of Texas Senator and former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz “liked” a post containing explicit pornographic video content. Once noticed by other Twitter users, the news shot around social ...
In December of 2016, Amazon announced a new, physical retail store in Seattle, WA to enthusiastic but limited fanfare. The store – a supermarket styled as “Amazon Go” – is noteworthy for its lack of cashiers, checkout stands and lines. Instea...
In December of 2016, Amazon announced a new, physical retail store in Seattle, WA to enthusiastic but limited fanfare. The store – a supermarket styled as “Amazon Go” – is noteworthy for its lack of cashiers, checkout stands and lines. Instea...
The United States is in a unique political moment. Today, Republicans and Democrats are more divided along ideological lines than in any time in the past twenty five years. The two major parties leading the country are becoming much more adversarial...
The United States is in a unique political moment. Today, Republicans and Democrats are more divided along ideological lines than in any time in the past twenty five years. The two major parties leading the country are becoming much more adversarial...
Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as a the 113th Supreme Court Justice on April 10th, 2017 at only 49 years old. Cementing a conservative majority for years to come, Gorsuch will play an integral part in how our country interprets the Constitution. He was co...
Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as a the 113th Supreme Court Justice on April 10th, 2017 at only 49 years old. Cementing a conservative majority for years to come, Gorsuch will play an integral part in how our country interprets the Constitution. He was co...