by Aidan Trump ‘21 In late December of 2017, President Trump signed into action the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill included an amendment that lifted oil and gas development restrictions from The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Then on August 17, 2020, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a Record of Decision approving The Coastal Plain … Read More
by Ella Casey ‘21 No one is a stranger to the struggles of 2020. There was a lot of stress, a lot of fear, and a lot of sadness. But beyond the pain, it’s time we focus on some great things that happened in the midst of all the chaos: the bright, silver lining of a dark year. It may … Read More
by Lauren Hill ‘22 When Joe Biden takes office on January 20, his administration will face unprecedented challenges. Not only will it have to grapple with a pandemic and a struggling economy, but the new appointees in the Department of Justice may have to decide whether or not Former President Donald Trump should face criminal charges for inciting insurrection. “If … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 In a historic victory, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock prevailed over their incumbent Republican opponents, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, in the Georgia runoff Senate races. These victories open the door for Democrats to set the legislative agenda for the next two years. The additions of Ossoff and Warnock to the Senate will create a … Read More
by Hailey Sepulvado ’22 The role of the First Lady is not a political position, nor is it an elected one. For this reason, the First Lady has been seen by many as an “accessory” to the President, not someone who can make an impact as someone with political power. The role has evolved over the decades, with First Ladies … Read More
by Lauren Hill ‘22 2021 will begin with two highly anticipated Senate run-off elections in Georgia that will determine which party controls the Senate. Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock will face off in January, along with Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Senator David Perdue. Amidst record-high voter turnout statewide, neither of these races ended with either candidate … Read More
by Victoria Martinez ‘23 One of the biggest surprises of the 2020 presidential election is that President Trump got a more significant share of the Hispanic vote than anyone expected. The lower support by Hispanics for the Democratic Party may be one of the main reasons why the party and its supporters did not receive the ‘Blue Wave’ they were … Read More
by Lizzy Hermosilla 23’ No list of accomplishments or characteristics could fully describe Jacinda Ardern, the current Prime Minister (PM) of New Zealand. Not only was she the youngest member of the New Zealand House of Representatives, at the age of 28 in 2008, but she was also the youngest PM of New Zealand at the age of 37 since … Read More
by Aidan Trump ‘21 Puerto Rican voters were given a simple question: “Should Puerto Rico be admitted immediately into the Union as a state?” When the ballots were counted results showed that 52.34 percent voted ‘yes’ in favor of statehood. Even with the majority of Puerto Ricans voting to join the Union as a state, this referendum alone fails to … Read More
by Ella Casey ‘21 Following the House Judiciary Committee’s report condemning a handful of big tech companies—Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple—for monopolistic practices, it has been unclear exactly what action will be taken against these businesses, and when. The 2020 election results added to the situation’s uncertainty due to the unknown stances of the Biden administration. Before the House committee’s … Read More