An appropriate description of President Donald Trump’s grand strategy has been widely debated. While it has been labeled anywhere from one of “reciprocity” to “illiberal hegemony,” his second term suggests a more volatile reality: “predat...
In 1984, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed a report alleging that federal judges improperly used funds to “influence pending legislation.” Specifically, the concern was that judges might have misused resources allo...
In 1895, following nearly four centuries of colonial rule, Cuba launched its third and final war of independence against the Spanish Empire. Almost immediately, the American population was theatrically captured by the plight of the Cuban people, sway...
Since the opening of this year’s Senate session, the body has faced an uncharacteristic amount of drama prompted by the President, the public, the Democrats, and the Republicans. Interestingly, it has largely revolved around one unexpected aspect o...
Since the opening of this year’s Senate session, the body has faced an uncharacteristic amount of drama prompted by the President, the public, the Democrats, and the Republicans. Interestingly, it has largely revolved around one unexpected aspect o...
Already one of the leading causes of death in the United States, traffic accidents are alarmingly on the rise. From 2015 to 2016, the number of car crash fatalities rose by six percent to approximately 40,000 people. And considering that crashes rose...
Already one of the leading causes of death in the United States, traffic accidents are alarmingly on the rise. From 2015 to 2016, the number of car crash fatalities rose by six percent to approximately 40,000 people. And considering that crashes rose...
Rhode Island needs energy. A series of power plant closings and maxed out pipelines have left the state – and much of the New England area – in need of alternative sources of energy. The state needs a solution that would generate enough energy ...
Rhode Island needs energy. A series of power plant closings and maxed out pipelines have left the state – and much of the New England area – in need of alternative sources of energy. The state needs a solution that would generate enough energy ...
Americans often decry the high rate of executive pay in this country. It is certainly true that American CEO’s are being paid more than they were in the past – about 940% more than the late 1970s. But the much more interesting, and perhaps danger...
Americans often decry the high rate of executive pay in this country. It is certainly true that American CEO’s are being paid more than they were in the past – about 940% more than the late 1970s. But the much more interesting, and perhaps danger...
The US healthcare system is a terrible value proposition. Compared to peer nations like France, Germany, and South Korea in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the US spends nearly twice as much on health care, but with...
The US healthcare system is a terrible value proposition. Compared to peer nations like France, Germany, and South Korea in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the US spends nearly twice as much on health care, but with...
Nestled in the center of Idaho lies Blaine County: an oddly-shaped shaped area nearly twice the size of Rhode Island, with a panhandle extending to the south – a remnant of gerrymandering in the 1880’s. More notable than its shape, however, is it...
Nestled in the center of Idaho lies Blaine County: an oddly-shaped shaped area nearly twice the size of Rhode Island, with a panhandle extending to the south – a remnant of gerrymandering in the 1880’s. More notable than its shape, however, is it...
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to clean drinking water, and called upon states and international organizations to provide safe, clean, accessible, and affordable drinking water for all. Despite this...
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to clean drinking water, and called upon states and international organizations to provide safe, clean, accessible, and affordable drinking water for all. Despite this...
There is a growing consensus across the country — and across the aisle — that the US is in desperate need of criminal justice reform to end the era of mass incarceration. Politicians along the political spectrum discuss the need to end ma...
There is a growing consensus across the country — and across the aisle — that the US is in desperate need of criminal justice reform to end the era of mass incarceration. Politicians along the political spectrum discuss the need to end ma...
Hurricane Harvey — a category four hurricane — demolished the city of Houston, Texas, dropping up to 50 inches of rainfall and causing 66 deaths in the span of just five days. While this natural disaster was devastating to many families and homes...
Hurricane Harvey — a category four hurricane — demolished the city of Houston, Texas, dropping up to 50 inches of rainfall and causing 66 deaths in the span of just five days. While this natural disaster was devastating to many families and homes...
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...