Shift: How the Democratic Party Went From the Party of the New Deal to the Party of Neoliberalism
By Quentin Choy April 7, 2021 The shift from the Keynesian, New Deal era in the 1930s to the rise of laissez-faire capitalism and neoliberalism in the 1980s and 1990s … Continue reading Shift: How the Democratic Party Went From the Party of the New Deal to the Party of Neoliberalism
Abhorrent Killings of Children in Myanmar
By Quentin Choy April 1, 2021 A 6 year old girl was shot and killed by police in Myanmar following the coup by the Burmese military. Khin Myo Chit was … Continue reading Abhorrent Killings of Children in Myanmar
A Flailing Cuomo Capitalizes on Weed’s Popularity
By Quentin Choy March 31, 2021 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing marijuana usage for New Yorkers 21 and up. The legislation passed through the New York legislature and will … Continue reading A Flailing Cuomo Capitalizes on Weed’s Popularity
Lisa Murkowski Cannot Lose Her Seat
By Quentin Choy March 30, 2021 Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is up for reelection in 2022, and a Republican primary challenger, Kelly Tshibaka has announced that she would challenge Senator … Continue reading Lisa Murkowski Cannot Lose Her Seat
Just an Old, Sweet Song Keeps Georgia on My Mind
By Quentin Choy March 29, 2021 Following crucial losses at the presidential level and at the Senate level, Georgia Republicans including Governor Brian Kemp have taken archaic measures to prevent … Continue reading Just an Old, Sweet Song Keeps Georgia on My Mind
How Bush’s Experience in World War II Shaped How He Discussed War and Peace as President
George Herbert Walker Bush enlisted in the Navy on his 18th birthday. While at Naval Aviation Pre-Flight School in North Carolina, Bush described the crude propaganda handed out as “sickening,” … Continue reading How Bush’s Experience in World War II Shaped How He Discussed War and Peace as President
How Nixon’s Experience in World War II Shaped How He Discussed War and Peace as President
Richard Milhous Nixon’s foreign policy was well-remembered for its anti-communist focus, primarily exemplified in the Vietnam War and the bombing of Cambodia. Although the Vietnam War holds a looming role … Continue reading How Nixon’s Experience in World War II Shaped How He Discussed War and Peace as President
How Eisenhower’s Experience in World War II Shaped How He Discussed War and Peace as President
President Eisenhower, who was relatively unknown to Americans and not coming from a military family, established a foreign policy after World War II that emphasized liberty, democracy, and freedom. Prior … Continue reading How Eisenhower’s Experience in World War II Shaped How He Discussed War and Peace as President
Utah Governor Aims to Block Pornography in the State
By Quentin Choy March 24, 2021 Governor Spencer Cox, the governor of Utah signed legislation that would mandate all cellphones and tablets sold within the state to block porn automatically. … Continue reading Utah Governor Aims to Block Pornography in the State
Boulder Shooting Returns Gun Control to the Forefront of U.S. Politics
By Quentin Choy March 23, 2021 Frankly, the issue of guns is one of the most difficult for me to address. I understand both sides clearly, and I understand that … Continue reading Boulder Shooting Returns Gun Control to the Forefront of U.S. Politics
Saudi Arabia Proposes Cease-fire in Yemen
By Quentin Choy March 22, 2021 The Saudi government has proposed a cease-fire to the Houthi rebels in Yemen amid Yemeni Civil War which began back in 2014. The proposal … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Proposes Cease-fire in Yemen
COVID-19’s Spiritual Impacts on My Life
By Audrey Parmentier March 20, 2021 If you had asked me in 2019 how I was doing, the answer would be simple: “amazing.” Or so I thought. My life before … Continue reading COVID-19’s Spiritual Impacts on My Life
Aging Dems Being Put to Pasture?
By Quentin Choy March 20, 2021 The ages of prominent Democrats in all three branches of government are being examined. President Joe Biden, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Supreme Court Justice … Continue reading Aging Dems Being Put to Pasture?
Weed Gets Staffers Weeded From White House
By Quentin Choy March 19, 2021 According to The Daily Beast, dozens of White House staffers have been “suspended, asked to resign, or placed in a remote work program” because … Continue reading Weed Gets Staffers Weeded From White House
Why a Movement for the Asian Community Would Be Harder to Organize Than the Black Lives Matter Movement
By Quentin Choy March 18, 2021 Eight women were shot dead at massage parlors in Georgia by a man who was dealing with sexual frustration. Six of those women were … Continue reading Why a Movement for the Asian Community Would Be Harder to Organize Than the Black Lives Matter Movement
Deb Haaland Confirmed as First Native American Cabinet Secretary
By Quentin Choy March 17, 2021 New Mexico U.S. Representative Deb Haaland has been confirmed by a 51-40 vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm her as Joe Biden’s Secretary … Continue reading Deb Haaland Confirmed as First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Newsom and Cuomo On the Chopping Block
By Quentin Choy March 17, 2021 Two Democratic governors are currently facing the political crises of their lives. Governor Gavin Newsom in California faces a recall effort that could trigger … Continue reading Newsom and Cuomo On the Chopping Block
Russian Interference Back for Round Two
By Quentin Choy March 16, 2021 I am sick and tired hearing about how the Russians interfered in U.S. elections. Today, an intelligence community report found that Russia interfered in … Continue reading Russian Interference Back for Round Two
Record Number of Migrant Children in Cages Under Biden
By Quentin Choy March 13, 2021 A record 3,200 migrant children are being detained at the Southern Border under the Biden Administration. 21st Century American presidents have all had bad records … Continue reading Record Number of Migrant Children in Cages Under Biden
Kentucky Cancels Its Own Citizens
By Quentin Choy March 13, 2021 A year ago today, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year old paramedic was shot dead in her apartment in Louisville, Kentucky. Both Taylor’s death and George … Continue reading Kentucky Cancels Its Own Citizens
Proposed Voting Bills Show How the GOP Can’t Get 2020 Through Their Head
By Quentin Choy March 12, 2021 A series of laws aimed at restricting voter access in states such as Georgia, Iowa, and Arizona reveals a Republican Party still struggling to … Continue reading Proposed Voting Bills Show How the GOP Can’t Get 2020 Through Their Head
Can Biden-Harris Be More Than Just the COVID Fixers?
By Quentin Choy March 12, 2021 With his presidency being geared toward bringing America through the COVID-19 pandemic which has already taken 500,000 American lives, Joe Biden’s presidency has been … Continue reading Can Biden-Harris Be More Than Just the COVID Fixers?
COVID-19: My Personal Experiences, 1 Year Later
By Quentin Choy March 11, 2021 Outbreak One year ago, the CDC declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. I was a sophomore in college, and Spring Break was in a matter … Continue reading COVID-19: My Personal Experiences, 1 Year Later
Biden’s Big Win: $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Passes
By Quentin Choy March 10, 2021 President Joe Biden just scored the first big win for his presidency after Congress passed his $1.9 trillion stimulus package. The bill narrowly passed … Continue reading Biden’s Big Win: $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Passes
Garland Returns: Five Years Later
By Quentin Choy March 10, 2021 Merrick Garland was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the Attorney General, leading the Department of Justice during the Biden Presidency. The … Continue reading Garland Returns: Five Years Later
Arkansas Abortion Bill Aims to Prod the Supreme Court into Action
By Quentin Choy March 9, 2021 Asa Hutchinson, the Republican governor of Arkansas signed into law a bill which would ban virtually all abortions within the Natural State. Supported by … Continue reading Arkansas Abortion Bill Aims to Prod the Supreme Court into Action
Christian Metaphors in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
By Quentin Choy March 9, 2021 Watching The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe for the first time was an awesome experience. Having only seen little clips of the movie … Continue reading Christian Metaphors in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng: Inspiration From a Burmese Nun
By Quentin Choy March 9, 2021 When I first saw the image of Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng kneeling before two Burmese soldiers, begging them not to shoot protesters, one … Continue reading Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng: Inspiration From a Burmese Nun
Kyrsten Sinema: An Icon of the Modern Democratic Party?
By Quentin Choy March 8, 2021 Over the last few days, Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) has been receiving a load of backlash over her “no” vote on raising the federal minimum … Continue reading Kyrsten Sinema: An Icon of the Modern Democratic Party?
