Art by Peau PorotesanoIt is confirmed that President Donald Trump will nominate Jerome Powell as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. This marks the first time a president has not kept the current chair on in nearly four decades. Although is guaranteed that Janet Yellen will not see another term as chair, Powell still needs to make it through a Senate confirmation to get the … [Read more...] about The Fed Takes a Slight Turn
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Overcome Divisions Through Free Speech
Art by Sybil ZhangThe fact is not lost on most people that this is a time of great national division. The year has seen the election of a controversial president, the creation of movements both resisting and supporting him and a renewed debate over the importance of free speech in America. While some view free speech as enabling divisive and hateful rhetoric, free speech, which … [Read more...] about Overcome Divisions Through Free Speech
Abandon Party Lines
Art by Sybil ZhangAmerica's political climate is in chaos. Within the past few months, tensions have risen far beyond Washington D.C. and have seeped into the mundane lives of ordinary citizens, with the help of increasingly active, partisan news broadcasters and social media. As people grow more divided, and partisan preference is expressed throughout the day, it's easy to get … [Read more...] about Abandon Party Lines
Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want
Art by Peau PorotesanoTerrorism is not incomprehensible. It may seem like pointless evil, but groups like ISIS have a plan and a purpose with their actions. They seek to gain power and a following, and to be taken seriously, despite their extremist fringe ideology. ISIS and groups like it should not be given the legitimacy they desire. To start, simply calling them Daesh … [Read more...] about Don’t Give the Terrorists What They Want
Stop Dehumanizing the Other Party
Art by Peau Porotesano“Republicans only want money.” “Liberals love communism!” Many of us have heard this. Get someone talking politics long enough, and some are bound to hear one of these, or other, stereotypes. But a one-sided, polarized view of the opposing political party is not only detrimental to someone's ability to speak calmly about current … [Read more...] about Stop Dehumanizing the Other Party
