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The Evolution of Drone Technology in the Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war has drastically redefined how modern conflicts are fought, and that is through drone technology. Defying expectations, Ukraine has largely slowed the Russian advance, which has had crucial implications for European geopolitics and has already started to shape…
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Death to the Grid? Analysis of the September-October PF Topic
A discussion about the Public Forum September-October Topic, “Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.”
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From Fringe to Frontline: The Rise of Democratic Socialism in U.S. Politics
Democratic socialist candidates continue to become frontrunners in political races across the United States. With the likes of Bernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) fighting for a democratic socialist agenda, it is crucial to examine the propulsion of…
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The Housing Affordability Crisis: Why Can’t America Build Enough Homes
The American housing shortage has become a large scale problem across the nation. With reports indicating the shortfall at over 10 million single-family homes, it is clear is that construction has not kept pace with population growth and household formation.
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U.S.-Canada July Tariffs and Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930
United States-Canada economic relations have historically been strong. With the largest trading relationship in the world, the two countries have come close to exchanging nearly $1 trillion in exports each year. However, this changed when U.S. President Donald Trump invoked…
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The Baby Bust: Why Gen Z Isn’t Having Kids And What This Means for America’s Future
Driven by economic anxiety, a genuine retreat from dating and sex, and a social media-soaked culture, Americans have found themselves with a demographic problem. Birth rates have been declining and it is essential to understand where America is headed.
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How Russia Funds Their War
Russia as yet to run out of money to fight in the Russo-Ukrainian war. While Russian oil and gas revenue fell nearly 50% year-over-year in January and February 2026, as a result of financial restrictions by Western governments, the oil…
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The Cockroach Party and the Power of Gen-Z Protests
Gen-Z protests have been the prime demographic for harnessing the powers associated with decentralized organization, symbolism, and social media to spark reform. Encompassing those born from 1997-2012. From India to Madagascar, Gen-Z has redefined protests around the world.
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The U.S. Occupation of Venezuela, Seven Months In
On January 3rd, the U.S. military captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and declared de facto rule over the country. After seven months of the American occupation, it is important to see if there has been any progress in political and…
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The AI Economy and the Moratorium Debate
After shifts to the U.S. economy due to the growing popularity and demand of AI, there have been increasing concerns of an AI bubble. In the status quo, considering what a moratorium on hyperscale data centers would do to the…
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The Potential War that Could Affect Billions
Taiwan has been at the center of a decades-long debate over whether the island nation stands sovereign or as property of Mainland China, otherwise known as the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has insisted that…
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The Key SCOTUS Decisions of the 2025-2026 Term
On June 29th and 30th, the final two days of the October 2025 term, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered several landmark decisions addressing Trump v. Slaughter, Trump v. Cook, Watson v. Republican National Committee*, Chatrie v. United States, Trump v.…
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Affirmatives and Disadvantages on the 26-27 CX Topic
In the 2026-2027 policy debate topic, “Resolved: The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States,” debaters are able to delve into the affordability crisis in America. The topic is small, yet vibrant, and there…
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The Belt and Road Initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative was launched by China in 2013 and is regarded as the largest infrastructure initiative in modern history. Intended to promote policy coordination, by 2040, the initiative is expected to boost global GDP by 7 trillion…
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Beyond the Premium Shock: The Fallout of ACA Subsidy Losses
The Affordable Care Act, known as “Obamacare,” was a U.S. healthcare reform law passed in March of 2010, which sought to expand healthcare insurance. Expiring at the end of 2025, millions of Americans are seeing soaring premiums.
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NATO’s New Balance
This year, NATO leaders gathered in Ankara to discuss their long-term defense and security spending target to 5 percent of GDP by 2035. As defense priorities have shifted, Europe is also reconsidering who should command military operations.
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AI’s Thirst and the American City
Over 70% of new AI data center projects since 2022 were built or proposed in communities that faced severe water stress. With the rise of AI technology, companies are chasing cheap land, tax breaks, and proximity to power grids.
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Watson v. Republican National Committee: A Landmark Upholding of Voter Laws
In the Watson v. Republican National Committee that resulted in a 5-4 decision, the Republican Party’s attempt to nullify the five-day grace period for accepting ballots in Mississippi was rejected. This close decision reflects the controversy that voter laws face.
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From Hormuz to Islamabad: The Anatomy of the US–Iran Peace Deal
The United States and Iran have agreed to a 14-point peace plan. It provides a framework for stabilization amid tensions with the two countries and Israel. With death tolls standing at over 7000, negotiations have hesitantly resumed.
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The 2026 Midterm Elections: Headwinds, Wedge Issues, Key Races, and the Future
The 2026 midterm election is coming up and the United States has found itself politically polarized. With redistricting, gubernatorial races, and public perceptions of the president, the election has become extremely nuanced.
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Conversations with a Settler Colonialism Scholar
A reporter reached out to Dr. Phil Henderson to get a more nuanced view on the impacts of settler colonialism in the United States.