What Is Water Scarcity And What Should We Do About It?
Water scarcity is continuing to get worse around the world. Thankfully, the potential for human beings to fix the problem is real.
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What Is The Electoral College And What Is Its Purpose?
Despite the collective crying of the losing party and political pundits, the Electoral College exists for a very good reason. Here’s why.
6 Real Reasons Why Going To College Is A Bad Idea
Going to college and university might be one of the most overrated endeavors. Here are six reasons why it might be better for you to skip a post-secondary education.
FDA Says Grain-Free Dog Food And Heart Disease May Be Linked
The FDA is currently investigating the effect of grain-free dog food and its possible link with heart disease in specific canine breeds.
Anti-Trust Laws And Google – Hopefully A Return To The Progressive Era
European officials fined the tech giant $5.1 billion. As they continue to grow, maybe it’s time we reconsider the relationship between anti-trust laws and Google.
EU Looks To Japan To Soften The Blow Of Donald Trump’s Trade War
The EU looks to Japan to soften the blow of Donald Trump’s trade war, but still, European markets in Japan account for only 20% of American markets.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin Meet For The First Time
The meeting of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has the mainstream media foaming at the mouth after the confirmation of Russian election meddling. The MSM hopes to use the average person’s ignorance of typical foreign policy as a means of smearing Donald Trump’s reputation as much as they can.
Michel Foucault – An In-Depth Explanation In Clear Language
A brief and easy to understand explanation of the thought of French thinker Michel Foucault, one of the most cited figures in the social sciences.
Donald Trump And NATO – Trump Re-Affirms His Support
Donald Trump and NATO – Trump reaffirmed his support for the organization after other member state leaders claim they’ll meet financial targets by 2024.
YouTube Will Promote Authoritative News Sources To Thwart Fake News
YouTube will promote authoritative news sources to thwart fake news, but who decides what is “authoritative” and what is “fake news?”
Starbucks Banning Plastic Straws By 2020 And Why This Is Good
Starbucks announced they’re banning plastic straws by 2020. The company joined the ranks of McDonald’s who announced a similar plan in the UK. This is good news for the world’s oceans, and here’s why.
This Is The Real Reason For Increasing College Tuition Fees
Over the last forty-five years, we’ve seen increasing college tuition fees, but they aren’t due to the lack of public funding.
The US And China Trade War Is Continuing But How Bad Is It Really?
Curiously, the US and China trade war continues to get more intense, but the American economy is currently thriving. So, just how bad is it?
Trump’s Policies Have Unintended Consequences On American Industry
Trump’s policies have unintended consequences on American industry, specifically, in the automobile, natural gas, oil, and aluminum industries.
Trump Release Guidelines Discouraging Race-Based Affirmative Action
Trump’s administration just released a document on affirmative action reminiscent of George W. Bush’s policies on racial considerations in the education system.
Angela Merkel Agrees To Border Camps Due To Political Pressure
Angela Merkel agrees to border camps due to political pressure from opposing political parties and neighboring countries.
Denmark Introduces New Punitive Laws Targeting Immigrants
Denmark, a nation based on homogeneity and trust, has struggled to integrate their immigrant population. The nation’s political leaders just unveiled a new batch of laws targeting immigrants who refuse to adapt to Danish culture.
Climate Change Is A Rarely Discussed Cause Of Migration
Climate change is a rarely discussed cause of immigration. If we’re concerned about the influx of migration, perhaps we’ll have to help developing nations introduce sustainable practices
What Is The Difference Between Communism And Socialism?
This is the difference between communism and socialism, one of the most frequently asked questions regarding political ideologies.
Harley-Davidson Moves Production Overseas To Avoid EU Tariffs
Harley-Davidson moves production overseas to avoid tariffs implemented by the European Union. In this case, Trump’s protectionist policies have back-fired.
Erdogan Wins Turkish Election And Expands Political Power
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkish election on Sunday, expanding his judicial and executive powers in a defeat resulting in the extinguishing of Turkish democracy.
Trump’s Approval Rating At An All-Time High Among Republican Voters
Trump’s approval rating is extremely high among Republican voters. However, he continues to do terribly among Democrats, clearly evidence of political polarization in the American system.
The Banks Are Doing Well Following Their Trillion Dollar Bailout
The banks are doing well following their trillion dollar bailout back in 2008. However, maybe changes are necessary to avoid having to use tax-payer funds in case of economic calamity.
Climate Change, Conservation, And The Lobster Boom
Climate change – and conservation efforts – played a crucial role in the lobster boom in the Gulf of Maine but the very thing that helped its growth may cause its destruction.
Canada Is The First Major Economy To Legalize Marijuana
Canada is the first G7 member to legalize marijuana at the federal level. Analysts are expecting a significant boom in taxable revenue.