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Politics

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

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Opinion, Science

Opinion: Scientific Collaboration vs. Social Tensions

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. Science is one of, if not the, most important factors driving our society forwards. It is a great unifier, because science is, at its core, the same no matter where you are on earth. It is heartwarming to … Continue reading Opinion: Scientific Collaboration vs. Social Tensions

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Featured Article

Political Polarization: The Rising Hostility Between Democrats and Republicans

On the night of September 10, 2024, over 67 million Americans turned on the most recent presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The debate, an opportunity for both candidates to engage with their supporters and explain their policies and proposals, came across more as a fiery feud between two enemies, a far cry from debates prior. Polarization in Presidential … Continue reading Political Polarization: The Rising Hostility Between Democrats and Republicans

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History

Michigan and Affirmative Action: The Two Extremes

When President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order to establish affirmative action, many saw this as a step towards equality for all, abolishing race-based discrimination in America. However, this piece of legislation came into fiery debate when, in 2003, it was found that the University of Michigan favored the admissions of those in minority groups. Eventually, the practice was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme … Continue reading Michigan and Affirmative Action: The Two Extremes

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Current Events

The American Gun Violence Crisis

18,854 people died from gun violence in 2023 alone. This is a 52% increase from just nine years ago. The Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in 2012 is one of the most documented mass shootings of the 21st century. Just ten years later, there were 646 mass shootings in the United States. At the time of writing, March 26th, the Gun Violence Archive has reported no … Continue reading The American Gun Violence Crisis

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Featured Article

Trump vs. Colorado

In Washington on Monday, March 4th, the Supreme Court ruled against the state of Colorado with its removal of former President Trump from the ballot. Colorado had removed the past president from their presidential ballot because of the multiple allegations that were still ongoing. They believed that – due to the 14th amendment – because of his alleged criminal activity he should not be able … Continue reading Trump vs. Colorado

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Health and Wellness, Opinion

Opinion: Abortion is an Inalienable Right

Human rights are not something we can just strip away. As a female, the possibility of my rights to my own body being taken away from me is horrific. Banning abortion causes so much more harm than good and puts women in a situation of fear. Putting young mothers, unhealthy mothers, or women who simply do not want a child, in a position where they … Continue reading Opinion: Abortion is an Inalienable Right

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The History of Roe v. Wade

Sunday, January 22, was the 50th anniversary of the landmark court decision to protect abortions, Roe v. Wade. The name comes from Norma McCorvey (who took the pseudonym “Jane Roe”) and her district attorney, Henry Wade. Abortions were illegal in Texas (where McCorvey lived) unless the mother would die. McCorvey was pregnant with her third child but wanted an abortion, so she took her case … Continue reading The History of Roe v. Wade

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Current Events

The Respect for Marriage Act is Passed

This past Tuesday, the Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects both same-sex marriage and interracial marriage. It doesn’t make all states allow same-sex marriages, but it does make them respect legal same-sex marriages from other states. Additionally, these marriages can qualify for federal benefits like Medicare. With votes from every Democrat plus a dozen Republicans, the bill passed 61-36. “With today’s bipartisan … Continue reading The Respect for Marriage Act is Passed

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Amidst the Midterms

DISCLAIMER: These are not official results but were called by The Associated Press (https://www.ap.org/en/) Last Tuesday, hundreds of millions of Americans went to pre-designated places to cast their votes for Senate, House of Representatives, Governor, and Ballot measures. Here’s the rundown: There have been predictions about the Republican party claiming a majority in the House and Senate however it still remains undecided. As of Thursday, … Continue reading Amidst the Midterms

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