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As a consequence of increasing reliance on technology, citizens across the globe have expressed concern with the extent to which governments and corporations can access their digital communications and data. Reservations are particularly pronounced in the United States, where the nation's libertarian ethos clashes with a simultaneous desire to prioritize citizen safety through significant inve...
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There is no denying that accessible parking represents a significant milestone for millions of Americans with disabilities. This breakthrough came with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which required facilities to include disability parking spaces [1]. Typically, one must have a disability parking placard or license plate to park in these areas. To receive such vehicle identification i...
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A Man or A Statistic?
A figure by the name of Yoh resides under an underpass by the 110 freeway in Los Angeles, mere feet away from cars whipping past. He vacantly speaks of a 44-light-year-long piece of concrete and orders from the CIA that restrict him from eating until he has completed a mission. With ankles covered in dirt and hair pres...
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Traditionally, liberals have been regarded as open to different viewpoints and receptive to new ideas. Around six months ago, classical liberal Bill Maher sat down for an interview in which he said, “My politics haven't changed. They've changed” [1]. Maher was referencing the increasingly hostile environment surrounding free speech among the political left. While some may argue...
World
In recent years, Germany has witnessed a notable surge in the popularity of the right-wing populist party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). The party’s rise has been successful largely due to the German electorate’s dissatisfaction with mainstream political parties, concerns over immigration, and economic insecurities. As AfD continues to gain ground, it presents significant chal...
World
In the heart of Hong Kong, amidst the pulse of a vibrant city, a hidden world is tucked away from plain sight—one of cramped, dingy cubicles lining neon-lit corridors. Each space is smaller than a prison cell, too small to be customized much: a photo frame here and there or a toy for comfort. Its residents are densely crammed together, separated by a paper-thin wall that affords little to no...
World
In recent years, Germany’s economy has slowly eroded, with average GDP growth forecasted to decrease to only 0.3 percent for 2025, significantly lower than its European counterparts [1]. This lies in contrast to their robust economic growth rate of 2.2 percent from a decade prior [2]. In addition, the industrial manufacturing that was once the backbone of the German economy has been steadily...
World
During the Cold War, top officials in Washington feared war between China and the Soviet Union [1]. But since the Soviet Union’s fall, Russia and China have increasingly collaborated with the shared interest of undermining American hegemony. The Russo-Ukrainian War has brought China and Russia’s alliance into the spotlight, as the West’s support of Ukraine strengthened partnershi...
World
On December 8, 2024, the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies overthrew the regime of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The regime change marked the end of forty-five years of repressive rule by the al-Assad family and fourteen years of civil war [1]. Assad was granted asylum in Russia, one of his key allies throughout the war [2]. His fall was met with great jubilation as th...