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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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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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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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Featured Article, Politics

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

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Opinion

Opinion: Protectionism and Deportation – Racism Doesn’t Pay

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. Whether we like it or not, the American economy seems to be going downhill, at least that’s what it feels like to many Americans nationwide. The pain at the gas pump or the grocery store when the final … Continue reading Opinion: Protectionism and Deportation – Racism Doesn’t Pay

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Politics

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

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