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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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Current Events, Politics

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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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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Technology and Design

The Socioeconomic Outlook on Artificial Intelligence

In the middle of a drought-stricken region lies numerous high-tech data centers, humming with thousands of processors and consuming copious amounts of water to regulate the temperature of its systems. On the other side of the globe, in an ordinary supermarket, all the employees have been replaced by robots and automated systems. Meanwhile, boardrooms in headquarters of big tech firms anticipate billions in new revenue … Continue reading The Socioeconomic Outlook on Artificial Intelligence

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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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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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Economics

The Effects of Student Loan Debt

Student loan debt is one of the most vitriolic and pressing issues in the United States in the 2020s for the next generation of individuals entering the workforce and financial adulthood. In fact, the most recent statistics show a sobering 1.6 trillion dollar total loan debt, affecting over 43 million Americans (with only 38% current on their payments due to substantiated amounts). Even worse, this … Continue reading The Effects of Student Loan Debt

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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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Current Events, Economics

Soybean Farmers & America’s Hidden Crisis

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

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Opinion

The US’s Growing National Debt Needs to Be Solved—Soon | Opinion

Everyone knows something or the other about debt: credit cards, personal loans, student loans, et cetera. Debt is considered to be something highly individualistic—even though this is not the case. And one of the most prevalent and pressing issues within the United States government, especially now, is the national debt. Specifically, the 36 trillion dollars (and rising) of debt we owe.  What is it?  In principle, … Continue reading The US’s Growing National Debt Needs to Be Solved—Soon | Opinion

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