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Democratic Socialists— A Reformist Anti-Establishment Movement in the US
Introduction A 2025 Gallup poll found that over 65% of US Democrats had a ‘positive image of socialism’ opposed to the Independents who had a modest preference for capitalism, and Republicans that had an overwhelmingly positive view of capitalism. Why have Democrat voters seen a 10 point jump in this…
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The Truth About Screens
You probably won’t get through this article, considering the average attention span has shortened to 40 seconds. In the past 10 years, with the rise of electronics, this fact doesn’t seem surprising. For a regular person, a 7 hour screen time has become a norm, which is understandable considering the…
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India’s Race To College
To turn sixteen in most places across the world is something ordinary, something worth celebrating, even. A driver’s license, a first part time job, late night cramming for exams that feel enormous but ultimately aren’t, different extracurriculars done for joy rather than strategy. However, to turn sixteen in India is…
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The Lone Star State: A Competitive ’26 Senatorial
Image from: Wikimedia Introduction The Partisan Equilibrium In 2026, Texas will hold a U.S. Senate election that, while still leaning Republican, is defined less by ideology and more by geography, turnout, and demographic change. Democratic candidate James Talarico enters the race with a clearer path than previous Democrats, but one…
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Why You Can’t Think Critically and How to Fix It
We live in a time where it is no longer required for us to think for ourselves. We have been robbed of our own faculty and taught to rely on others for opinions. This may sound excessively harsh, but try to ask yourself one question truthfully: how often do you…
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Universities Across The U.S. Struggle to Stay Afloat
Photo Credit: Portland State University Portland State University may close three departments illustrating how exactly universities across the United States are struggling to function. Overview The university has had a 23 percent decline in enrollment since 2019. The recent decline has been related to factors regarding the standard of living…
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Is the ozone layer actually being repaired?
What is it? The ozone layer is a shield of gas that protects the earth from most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. It absorbs around 90% of these rays, shielding whole ecosystems, including humans, from sun damage. It is made up of the reactive molecule ozone, made of 3…
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Power, Politics, and The Persian Gulf: Inside the U.S.-Iran Conflict
Overview The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, February 28th in a coordinated effort to devastate the country’s military, eliminate its nuclear program, and bring about a change in its government. The Iranian response included waves of ballistic missiles targeted at Israel, where authorities reported only minor injuries.…
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Beyond The Post
Greater awareness has shaped how we speak about mental health. Whether it has changed how we respond is less clear.
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Minimum Wage and Its Effect on the World
As the centuries have gone by and the global economy has developed, minimum wage affects us now more than ever. But, what exactly is minimum wage, who decides it, and how does it function?