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Current Events, Politics

What Orban’s Loss Means for the Future of Democracy

On April 12, 2026, a historic election in Hungary led to former Prime Minister Viktor Orban being pushed out of office after 16 years in power, forcing him to concede, in his words, a “painful” defeat. The former prime minister was known for his positive relationship with far-right leaders like American president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin; his opposition to support for Ukraine … Continue reading What Orban’s Loss Means for the Future of Democracy

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Why RAM Prices Have Soared: AI’s Hidden Influence

For years, RAM was one of the most predictable components in the technology market, one typically subject to simple semiconductor fluctuations and rarely ever in consideration for a headline issue. Fast-forward to the present moment and we can see that previous stability now seems to have vanished. As artificial intelligence systems expand at unprecedented speed, the supply and demand for this high-performance memory has narrowed, … Continue reading Why RAM Prices Have Soared: AI’s Hidden Influence

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Current Events, Politics

Trump, Greenland, and the Geopolitical Icebreaker

Mapping the Recent History From a remark that started as a hypothetical large real estate deal to a revived headline in transatlantic relations, President Donald J. Trump’s interest in Greenland has evolved into one of the most unusual geopolitical storylines that we see today. Trump’s framing of Greenland as a geographically strategic necessity for economic and security purposes have become increasingly expressed in recent days, … Continue reading Trump, Greenland, and the Geopolitical Icebreaker

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The Impact of Venezuelan Turmoil on Global Politics

Overview US intervention in and around Venezuela climaxed on the offset of the new year on January 3rd, where, in the early morning, a military strike on Caracas ensued. The US captured president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, bringing them to New York, who now await trial. The strike was extremely fast, lasting a mere 30 minutes total with seven strikes throughout the … Continue reading The Impact of Venezuelan Turmoil on Global Politics

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Nobel Prize Laureate Arrested: Narges Mohammadi

As one of Iran’s most respected human rights activists, Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her 20 years of courageous fight against the oppression of women in Iran and equal human rights for all despite being put behind bars. She spoke with urgency about issues including terrorist threats, migration, and instability being the main cause of human rights abuses, stating that … Continue reading Nobel Prize Laureate Arrested: Narges Mohammadi

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Current Events, Opinion

Opinion: Democrats have a plan, but can they execute it?

Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. All across the country, elections that may otherwise appear unimportant to the everyday American has become a struggle between Republicans and Democrats. There were high-profile examples, of course, in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign and governor elections in both New Jersey and Virginia. But … Continue reading Opinion: Democrats have a plan, but can they execute it?

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Current Events, Featured Article

Shiny Irrelevance: The End of the Penny

The penny, a beloved member of the American currency family yet a financial burden for the US Treasury, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the age of 232. It is preceded in death by its cousin the Canadian penny (1858-2012) and survived by three younger siblings: the nickel, the dime, and the quarter. The cause of death? Irrelevance and expensiveness, at least according to … Continue reading Shiny Irrelevance: The End of the Penny

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Current Events, Politics

What’s Next? Featuring the Government Shutdown

41 days, 19 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds, and counting. A record time, but I still remember its beginning. October 1st was a day plagued by hopelessness as Americans saw their government fail to prevent the first shutdown since 2018. Now, 41 days, 19 hours, 28 minutes, and 30 seconds later, it seems as though the end is near. And hopefully, by the time you … Continue reading What’s Next? Featuring the Government Shutdown

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Current Events, Politics

Neutrality in Social Politics: Centrism

Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. Politics nowadays thrives on division and slogans. In many democratic societies, the citizens often align themselves with political parties that reflect their beliefs, values, and ideals. However, amid a constantly oscillating political climate, some have chosen to stay neutral, opting out of … Continue reading Neutrality in Social Politics: Centrism

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Current Events

The No Kings Movement 

This year, on the 18th of October, millions of people around the world came together to support the cause for a “No Kings” democracy. The participation of the protest ranged from Grand Rapids to London to Seoul, gathering together for the “No Kings Day of Defiance,” a coordinated global movement which aims to put a stop to what the participants see as growing authoritarianism, political … Continue reading The No Kings Movement 

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