Pros and Cons of the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021
What is Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty? Menstrual equity and period poverty are two global issues rooted in accessibility and affordability of menstrual products and reproductive healthcare. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 4 in 5 students in the United States knew someone who missed school due to struggles in attaining menstrual products. A second study […]
Pros and Cons of Cybersecurity Regulation
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting online networks, systems, and information from cyber attacks. Cybersecurity regulation involves policies that mandate specific cybersecurity strategies in both the private and public sector. With the increasing reliance on digital systems and networks by both individuals and organizations, cyber attacks have become more common and detrimental. As a result […]
Pros and Cons of the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
At the end of 2015, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) was signed into law by President Obama as part of a larger omnibus spending bill. In the years prior to 2015, the US suffered many major cyberattacks including the 2013 Target Corp data breach that leaked the private information of 110 million people and […]
Biden Ends Re-election Campaign: Democratic Race Reopens
After weeks of calls to step down following his presidential debate performance in June, President Joe Biden has decided not to run for re-election in 2024. In this not-so-unexpected turn of events, the American people are in for an interesting and unprecedented August as the Democrats decide who will be their nominee to face off […]
A Guide to the Republican National Convention: Day 4
Day 4 of the RNC Convention marks the final day and featured one of the longest acceptance speeches in history.
A Guide to the Republican National Convention: Day 3
Day three of the RNC convention featured speeches from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the newly announced vice presidential candidate, J.D. Trump. These speeches shared several common themes, including concerns about national security, border control, energy policies, and the current administration’s approach. This event marked the first public appearance of the newly announced vice presidential […]
A Guide to the Republican National Convention: Day 2
On the second night of the Republican National Convention, the theme “Make America Safe Again” resonated throughout the evening, but the underlying message of unity was unmistakable. The night saw a series of powerful speeches from key Republican figures, all rallying behind former President Donald Trump. They addressed various issues from economic policies to national […]
Trump Selects J.D. Vance as 2024 Running Mate
After what may be the best-kept secret in modern presidential politics, Donald Trump has finally chosen J.D. Vance, the senator from Ohio, to be his running mate in the 2024 election. J.D. Vance was born in Middletown, Ohio, to a working-class family. Raised mostly by his maternal grandparents due to his parent’s divorce and his […]
A Guide to the Republican National Convention: Day 1
In the wake of the assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump this past Saturday, the Republican National Convention is underway. Taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the main event on the agenda for the convention’s first day is officially nominating Donald Trump as the Republican presidential candidate. Monday afternoon, Trump was nominated in a roll […]
Pros and Cons of the First Step Act
The First Step Act The First Step Act is a bipartisan piece of criminal justice legislation signed into law in 2018, aiming to reduce crime while giving… citizens a chance at redemption.” The First Step Act (FSA) requires the Attorney General (AG) to develop a system for the Bureau of Prisons to assess the recidivism […]