Opinion: Why political violence is a part of who we are as a country

Opinion: Why political violence is a part of who we are as a country

Today, at a meeting with young black conservatives, President Trump said in relation to 14 fake pipe bombs mailed to politicians and CNN, “These terrorizing acts are despicable and have no place in our country. No place. We must never allow political violence to take root in America.” Others are also all over the media saying, […]

The UK and US brawl over ISIS terrorists who beheaded Westerners

The UK and US brawl over ISIS terrorists who beheaded Westerners

London, United Kingdom—Despite urging from the United States, the British government is reluctant to repatriate two of its citizens who were high-profile members of the Islamic State (ISIS). Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh were part of a four-man team responsible with high-profile executions. Nicknamed as “The Beatles” because of their British accents, the group […]

Trump Administration, citing subsidy to China, withdraws from Universal Postal Union

Trump Administration, citing subsidy to China, withdraws from Universal Postal Union

According to Reuters, the Trump Administration began the yearlong process of withdrawing from the Universal Postal Union on Wednesday, arguing that the organization costs the United States millions each year with its subsidies to foreign shippers. Established in 1874 with the Treaty of Berne, the Universal Postal Union is now an agency of the United […]

US budget deficit swells to largest level in six years

US budget deficit swells to largest level in six years

The Associated Press (AP) reports the federal budget deficit swelled to $779 billion in FY 2018, the largest level since 2012 and 17 percent higher than FY 2017.  Additionally, the Treasury Department forecasts the deficit will increase again in FY 2019, to over $1 trillion—the first time since 2012 the federal deficit would top the […]

China’s concentration camps: Auschwitz 2.0 or a solution against extremism?

China’s concentration camps: Auschwitz 2.0 or a solution against extremism?

Xinjiang, China—A play from the Nazi playbook or an honest effort to deal with extremism? The Chinese government has just legalized the use of concentration camps for Uighur Muslims. The camps have been erected in Xinjiang, a western region in China. Human rights organizations report that detainees are forced to renounce their faith and swear loyalty to […]

Worldwide impact of the Brazilian elections on October 28, and why you should care

Worldwide impact of the Brazilian elections on October 28, and why you should care

The Situation — On October 28, Brazil will hold run off elections for the Presidency of Brazil, with two candidates: Jair Bolsonaro and Fernando Haddad. Jair recently missed the needed votes to secure his election and avoid having a runoff election by a few percentage points. However, the final vote will take place later this […]

New study shows that the “exhausted majority” of Americans are fed up with PC culture

New study shows that the “exhausted majority” of Americans are fed up with PC culture

The social sciences are sometimes looked down upon by those who practice so called hard science, such as physics or chemistry, as being something of a pseudo-science.  Granted, I may be biased as I majored in political science myself, but the what makes it an actual science is the adherence to tested statistical methodologies.  These […]

Russia is developing a new nuclear missile, and the US seems poised to destroy it

Russia is developing a new nuclear missile, and the US seems poised to destroy it

Washington, D.C., United States—The U.S. has threatened to destroy the covert development of a banned medium-range cruise missile if Russia doesn’t immediately cease the program. According to a Cold War treaty, the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), the ground-launched missile is unlawful. The INF forbids medium-range cruise missiles that could be used to strike […]

Breaking News: Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to the UN

Breaking News: Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to the UN

Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, announced her resignation on Tuesday. President Trump, who referred to Haley as a “fantastic person” in a joint press conference following the announcement, said Haley first indicated that she planned to leave six months ago. Her tenure as America’s ambassador to the U.N. will conclude at the […]