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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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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

Why Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Means So Much to Gen Z

Editor’s Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. I remember attending my first school board meeting a few years ago, when I was in fifth grade. Concerned parents from across the district, including my own mother, were voicing their opinions about a budget proposal that reduced funding for extracurricular activities. … Continue reading Why Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Means So Much to Gen Z

What Is SNAP?:

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (also known as the Food Stamp Program or just food stamps), is a federal program that provides essential, nutritionally viable foods for low-income families. As of 2025, around 42 million Americans (around 1 in 8) utilize this program to be able to gain access to nutritious foods. Because of the amount of people on the program, it costs … Continue reading What Is SNAP?:

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The Evolving Relationship of the UK and the EU

In May 2025, after years of tension and diplomatic stand-offs, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met in London to achieve a reset for the UK–EU relationship. This handshake was more than symbolic, marking an attempt to move past the effects of Brexit and liberalize sovereign values to enter a more cooperative phase. To … Continue reading The Evolving Relationship of the UK and the EU

Editorial | America is now a business

Note: Any opinions expressed in City Voice articles are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City Voice. Over 100 days into the second Trump administration, one thing is clear: America is now a business, commodifying anything from tariffs to crypto in order to coerce other countries to do what the President wants. And while many people may try to stop … Continue reading Editorial | America is now a business

Trump Threatens To Annex Canada Amidst Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation

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. On January 7th, Trump threatened that the United States would annex Canada through economic pressure. This was not Trump’s first remark on annexing a region. Trump claimed that he would attempt to annex the Panama Canal as well. … Continue reading Trump Threatens To Annex Canada Amidst Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation

What It Means for Trump To Be President

Note: The views shared in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the individual opinions of the other members of The City Voice. On November 6th, 2024, Donald Trump was announced to be the 47th President of the United States by the Associated Press. It is important to consider what his actions and decisions will be and note what the impacts … Continue reading What It Means for Trump To Be President

How Trump Won The Election: An Analysis

Note: The views shared in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the individual opinions of the other members of The City Voice. Political tensions have been high for the past few months, with massive, unorthodox changes occurring during the race for the presidency in 2024. Trump, the 46th US President, came again to run against current President Joe Biden in … Continue reading How Trump Won The Election: An Analysis

Views on the Southern Border – Harris vs. Trump

The southern border, and its various, is a pressing, yet controversial topic that is of high debate within the United States government. In addition, the 2024 election hinges greatly on this subject, and Trump’s and Harris’ views on this can sway a large number of voters, thereby affecting the outcome of the election. Who says what about the southern border? Kamala Harris has historically been … Continue reading Views on the Southern Border – Harris vs. Trump