Pros and Cons of the EARN IT Act of 2023-2024
What is the EARN IT Act? The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, or the EARN IT Act, seeks to combat the online exploitation of children. The bill replaces various statutory references to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” also known as CSAM. Activists and advocates argue that child sexual abuse […]
Understanding the Reproductive Freedom for All Act
Background on Reproductive Freedom The history of reproductive rights in the United States has been shaped by legal debates, societal perception, and ongoing conversations about autonomy and morality. Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision, legalized abortion nationwide by establishing a constitutional right to privacy in pregnancy decisions. In 2022, the Supreme Court […]
Pros and Cons of Prison Nursery Expansion in the United States
What are Prison Nurseries? United States prison nurseries are programs within correctional facilities that allow pregnant, incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them from the child’s birth to the end of their sentence. Located within a separate wing of a prison, the nurseries are subject to decreased security and expanded mobility for inmates. Babies […]
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 […]