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...
Earlier this year, the world watched in consternation as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s increasingly autocratic regime closed Zaman, one of the country’s most prominent and critical newspapers, and reopened it overnight. The day before...
Earlier this year, the world watched in consternation as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s increasingly autocratic regime closed Zaman, one of the country’s most prominent and critical newspapers, and reopened it overnight. The day before...
Donald Trump’s slogan, “Make America Great Again!” has been mocked by Republicans and Democrats alike: Ted Cruz sold hats that said “Make Trump Debate Again,” after Trump boycotted the Iowa debates, activists have suggested it may as well b...
Donald Trump’s slogan, “Make America Great Again!” has been mocked by Republicans and Democrats alike: Ted Cruz sold hats that said “Make Trump Debate Again,” after Trump boycotted the Iowa debates, activists have suggested it may as well b...
Amid increasing numbers of drug use and HIV/AIDS across the country, public debates about the merits of needle exchange programs (NEPs) are reigniting. Cities like Holyoke, Massachusetts are aflame with lawsuits and disagreement about the legitimacy ...
Amid increasing numbers of drug use and HIV/AIDS across the country, public debates about the merits of needle exchange programs (NEPs) are reigniting. Cities like Holyoke, Massachusetts are aflame with lawsuits and disagreement about the legitimacy ...
Few can deny that, in school systems across the country, poverty remains one of the largest and most impenetrable barriers to student learning. And this makes intuitive sense; it’s hard to expect students to focus and succeed in academic work while...
Few can deny that, in school systems across the country, poverty remains one of the largest and most impenetrable barriers to student learning. And this makes intuitive sense; it’s hard to expect students to focus and succeed in academic work while...
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has sought to portray her as a qualified, steady hand with decades of experience relevant for the nation’s highest office. Her CV lends credence to this narrative, as it is replete with important positions,...
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has sought to portray her as a qualified, steady hand with decades of experience relevant for the nation’s highest office. Her CV lends credence to this narrative, as it is replete with important positions,...
The Office of Management and Budget was formed in 1970 to help “serve the President of the United States in implementing his vision across the Executive Branch,” according to their official mission statement. While the OMB’s most significant re...
The Office of Management and Budget was formed in 1970 to help “serve the President of the United States in implementing his vision across the Executive Branch,” according to their official mission statement. While the OMB’s most significant re...
Sandra Killet, a single mother of two in New York City, ostensibly lives in poverty, at least according to most people’s intuitive definition. She is hardly better off with a job than she was without, she cannot afford any means of transportation, ...
Sandra Killet, a single mother of two in New York City, ostensibly lives in poverty, at least according to most people’s intuitive definition. She is hardly better off with a job than she was without, she cannot afford any means of transportation, ...
The increasing polarization of US politics has made this election season incredibly bizarre. On one side of the presidential campaign is a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist. On the other is a right-wing populist billionaire. Donald Trump and Berni...
The increasing polarization of US politics has made this election season incredibly bizarre. On one side of the presidential campaign is a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist. On the other is a right-wing populist billionaire. Donald Trump and Berni...
Secretary Moniz addresses the Iran nuclear deal, non-proliferation, and global nuclear security....
Secretary Moniz addresses the Iran nuclear deal, non-proliferation, and global nuclear security....
If one were to ask a 6-year old how to end homelessness, their response would probably be to give people homes. But if one were to ask the same question to a politician, the lengthy, meandering answer might include such ideas as personal responsibili...
If one were to ask a 6-year old how to end homelessness, their response would probably be to give people homes. But if one were to ask the same question to a politician, the lengthy, meandering answer might include such ideas as personal responsibili...
When asked about powerful lobbying organizations, state lawmakers across the country often don’t point to the NRA; instead, they refer to the astonishingly influential Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). The organization, founded in 1983...
When asked about powerful lobbying organizations, state lawmakers across the country often don’t point to the NRA; instead, they refer to the astonishingly influential Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). The organization, founded in 1983...
Americans are fat, and getting fatter. According to the American Heart Association, 78 million adults and 13 million children in the United States are obese. This crisis is being attacked by public officials like Michelle Obama, who has made addressi...
Americans are fat, and getting fatter. According to the American Heart Association, 78 million adults and 13 million children in the United States are obese. This crisis is being attacked by public officials like Michelle Obama, who has made addressi...