Amidst a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Biden administration has announced a new plan for immigration policy, tightening restrictions while also creating more options for migrants. Migration rates at the U.S.-Mexico border have skyrocketed in the past few years with around 206,239 encounters by the U.S. border patrol at […]
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Why are workers striking right now?
During the past few weeks, worker strikes have increasingly appeared in the headlines along with many questions over the state of the American job market and economy. From rail workers to journalists, workers are protesting for better pay, working conditions, and a stronger voice in company affairs. Although many strike […]
What issues shaped the 2022 Midterms?
In keeping with past election cycles, the Midterm elections of twenty-twenty two were hotly contested and differed greatly based upon a variety of issues. Early projections of the results often diverged from true outcomes, and the push for some particular issues such as abortion and democracy shaped and adapted candidates’ […]
OPEC’s Oil Cut and U.S. Relations
Despite some positive steps towards friendly relations with Saudi Arabia in the past few months, OPEC’s recent decision to limit its production of oil has seemingly damaged its relationship with the United States. As of late, U.S. relationships with OPEC leader Saudi Arabia seemed to be warming with President Biden’s […]
How the Student Debt Plan Will Affect Borrowers and Future Students
After many months of delaying payments, the Biden Administration has launched a firmer stance on student loans through their recent student debt cancellation plan. The program aims at lowering or even eliminating federal student loans for borrowers by canceling up to $20,000 in debt. While some believe that the bill […]