Oct 31, 2019 | Politics & Society
By Rick Messick Will Congressional Republicans hold Trump to the standard to which they are held, asks Rick Messick. It is no surprise House and Senate Republicans are finding it difficult to defend President Trump’s mixing political business with official business in...
Aug 28, 2019 | Politics & Society
On the heels of mass shootings in New Zealand and the United States, we ask: what are the mindsets, trends, and changes of a globally connected right-wing movement? What are the solutions to the growing animosity between identity groups? Maria Armoudian speaks with...
Aug 20, 2019 | Politics & Society, Referee
The first two amendments to the United States Constitution enshrine the right to freedom of expression, and the right to bear arms. In recent years, we have seen a new movement of fascism and white supremacy wield these rights to foster hatred amongst anonymous...
Jun 10, 2019 | Politics & Society
By Sirous Amerian Does Trump really want war with Iran? Sirous Amerian investigates. Once again it seems as though Iran and the United States are at each other’s throats and hostilities have risen. Frankly, this is nothing new for those who have been following the...
Jan 17, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Politics & Society
How much does the U.S. Presidency matter for the direction of the United States and for the rest of the world? Maria Armoudian speaks with William F. Grover and Joseph G. Peschek about the power of the U.S. presidency and what they term the “unsustainable presidency.”...
Jan 14, 2019 | Politics & Society
With the historic changes in the American House of Representatives, what can we expect from the Congress and President in the ongoing policy and investigative battles? How will the power struggles play out? Will the Supreme Court weigh in, and if so, how? Maria...
Dec 4, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Paul Taillon The results of the US 2018 mid-term elections are in, and there’s cause for optimism, writes Paul Taillon. The Democratic Party has taken control of the House of Representatives and then some. In the weeks after Election Day, the magnitude of the...
Nov 29, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Kai Thaler Kai Thaler outlines what needs to be done to resolve the Central American migrant crisis. On Sunday, the US Border Patrol fired tear gas into Mexico at migrants, including children, attempting to enter the US near the San Ysidro border crossing between...
Nov 13, 2018 | Politics & Society
Last week the United States held its midterm elections with the Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives while the Republicans retained control of the Senate. But what does the outcome of these elections mean for international relations? Doug Becker...
Nov 8, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Scott Lucas With the midterms now over, Scott Lucas discusses six key issues facing the US and what they mean for the country’s uncertain future. America has voted, the results are in, but the country’s future remains uncertain – for now. Tuesday’s Congressional...