The H-1B program applies to non-immigrant workers hired by employers in specialty occupations without undermining the salaries or workplace conditions of U.S. workers (American Immigration Council). The intent of allowing non-immigrant workers to work in the U.S. with H-1B visas is to help employers who cannot obtain needed skills from the U.S. workforce by providing temporary employment of qualified individuals. According to a recent study, … Continue reading The H-1B Program
Introduction Welcome to Paleonews, where we cover all things dinosaur and paleontology related! This week we will cover two exciting discoveries- a new Pachycephalosauroid, as well as a species of Megaraptorid with a shocking discovery found in its mouth! Zavacephale Rinpoche- September 17, 2025 Overview A new species of pachycephalosaurid was recently discovered in Mongolia. Scientists have named it Zavacephale Rinpoche, and it stood about … Continue reading Paleonews | 10/10 Edition
China trades for a lot of soybeans. In 2023 alone, the country imported over 87 billion kilograms of soybeans, equivalent to more than $ 59 million in value. The country relies on Brazil for most of its product, but the US, Argentina, Canada, and the Russian Federation also provide significant amounts of beans for the country. For American soybean farmers, China is the majority buyer … Continue reading Soybean Farmers & America’s Hidden Crisis
Economic policy is fundamentally based on the system of trade-offs. Considering any legislation and aiming to determine whether it is objectively helpful or harmful is dependent on values in a particular society in a particular time period and governed and populated by particular individuals (Goodman). Considering the immense spectrum of ideology that is predominant today, no policy can be singularly positive or negative. This notion … Continue reading Defining Economic Policy and Protectionism: A 21st Century Examination of the Jones Act
Do you want an excuse to take breaks from studying during test season? Do you just need some extra motivation to get outside and enjoy the spring weather? If either is the case for you, you’re in luck! April is the perfect month to spot all sorts of birds that live in Grand Rapids. This is a checklist of some of the most common birds … Continue reading An Easy Spring Bird Watching Checklist
It’s the third installment of Squirrels of Michigan, a series all about the different squirrel species that live in our state! This week is all about the wonderful groundhog: a species that gets lots of attention around this time for its role in a yearly holiday. The groundhog, Marmota Monax, is the largest member of the squirrel family to inhabit Michigan. It’s typically around 25 … Continue reading Squirrels of Michigan #3: Grandiose Groundhogs
Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors and do not imply that the City Voice takes a stand one way or another. “I did not write half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed.” With labored breaths, sprawled on his deathbed, the world-renowned 13th-century Italian explorer Marco Polo reminisced about his time on the Silk … Continue reading The Environment Question: How China’s Belt & Road Initiative is Harming the Natural World
It’s time for another installment of Squirrels of Michigan, a series all about the different squirrels that call our state home! This week is all about flying squirrels. Unlike tree squirrels, flying squirrels aren’t an everyday sighting around Grand Rapids. It’s pretty rare to spot one since they’re pretty elusive, typically only coming out at night in mature forest areas. Flying squirrels, known scientifically as … Continue reading Squirrels of Michigan #2: Fantastic Flying Squirrels
Do you go nuts for squirrels? Want to learn more about the cute creatures that play a key role in our ecosystem? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This is the first installment of my new series Squirrels of Michigan, in which I’ll discuss the different types of squirrels that call our state home. According to the DNR, nine members of the Sciuridae … Continue reading Squirrels of Michigan #1: Terrific Tree Squirrels
Editor’s Note: there are multiple reputable sources that are cited such as the IRS, however the views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author. Taxes, although crucial for providing essential services to the nation, can become a financial burden for many Americans as they grudgingly file tax returns, or receive paychecks with a large portion already taken out and sent to the … Continue reading Opinion: Tax Avoidance in the Ultrarich Population
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