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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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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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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

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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

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Current Events, Politics

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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Current Events, Politics

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

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Opinion, Politics

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

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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

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