Imagine being wealthy enough to buy influence at the highest levels of power—not just a presidency, but a president. Someone who would do your bidding off the books for a fee, enabling you to steer national policies toward your personal goals. While this might sound like a plot from a spy novel, it’s worth considering…
Congress, as it stands today, is a relic of a bygone era. When it was first established, the mechanisms of democracy were bound by the limitations of 18th-century technology. Representatives traveled to the nation’s capital by horse, spending weeks on the road just to cast votes or participate in debates. Citizens elected these representatives not…
The decision by a Texas school district to remove the Bible from its libraries under a new state law banning sexually explicit content has sparked national debate about censorship, the role of religion in public education, and the consequences of overly broad legislation. The incident, while surprising to some, serves as a cautionary tale about…
Donald Trump’s recent proposal to eliminate the U.S. debt ceiling has stirred significant controversy, showcasing a readiness to gamble with the nation’s financial health. By advocating for the removal of what he describes as a “meaningless” or “psychological” limit on federal borrowing, Trump is essentially asking for a carte blanche to spend without regard to…
Two billionaires, two vastly different approaches to influence. Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, both powerful figures in technology and business, are making waves—but in starkly contrasting ways. While Musk uses his platform to shape political outcomes and question societal norms, Cuban wields his influence to challenge power dynamics and highlight systemic flaws. Their recent exchanges,…
The recent remarks on X from Elon Musk could be the tipping point in derailing the government funding bill. While billionaires and high-profile critics may celebrate, for everyday Americans, the potential fallout is alarming. Billionaires like Musk are insulated from the effects of a government shutdown, but millions of regular people will face dire consequences….
Food prices have been on a steady rise in recent years, and there’s little reason to believe this trend will reverse with the new incoming administration. A closer look at the Trump administration reveals how its policies and actions contributed to inflation at the grocery store—and how ongoing agricultural challenges could keep driving prices higher….
The nomination of Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to The Bahamas has sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding his views on climate change. As a nation highly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming, The Bahamas requires an ambassador who can address these challenges with seriousness and informed advocacy. Walker’s history of dismissive and uninformed…
The Democratic Party finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with an identity crisis that threatens its relevance in American politics. Once the steadfast champion of working-class Americans, the party has struggled to maintain the trust of union workers and other key constituencies. This drift from its roots has left it vulnerable to challenges not only…
The corporate world has a long and often shocking history of prioritizing profit over people. Before the establishment of critical regulations, companies operated in a largely unregulated environment where worker safety, environmental responsibility, and consumer rights were often ignored. The incoming administration wants to roll back regulations, we need to make sure they don’t go…
