Category: Domestic Economics

Written by Nitya Wanchoo A little known fact is that big oil company British Petroleum (BP) was actually the first to coin the term “carbon footprint” back in 2004. They hired an advertising firm, Ogilvy & Mather, to promote an angle that perpetuated climate change as the byproduct of individual activities. By blaming climate change…

Written by Elizabeth Matta Since the recent change in the executive office, federal layoffs and cutbacks have impacted numerous government agencies. One agency that has received significant coverage in the news recently is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced through X on March 10, 2025 that the Trump…

Written by Daniel Murphy This past January, raging fires in Greater Los Angeles burned over 50,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes (2025 Incident Archive, 2025). In the aftermath, a conversation has grown about the stability of homeowners’ insurance there. If this California disaster is anything like the last, however, the dialogue won’t lead to…

Written by Andy Chen After years of delays, on January 5th, 2025, New York City became the first city in America to implement a congestion pricing system. The program promises to alleviate traffic congestion in Manhattan’s busiest areas and generate revenue to pay for improvements in public transportation by charging a $9 fee on vehicles…

Written by Oskar Wiedenhoeft This July, one of the most important box office clashes in the history of movie theater exhibitions will take place between Warner Brothers’ “Superman: Legacy”, releasing July 11th, and Disney’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps”, releasing July 25th. Marvel and Detective Comics (DC) have for decades clashed in an epic cinematic rivalry,…

Written by Julia Pougnet-Green As the WNBA’s growth continues to break records, its commissioner Cathy Engelbert looks to reward select cities with an extremely coveted expansion bid. The league has not seen expansion since 2008 with the Atlanta Dream, but its growing popularity is allowing for new franchises that are expected to bring historic economic…

Written by Meera Boyapati Gun violence is a crisis unique to the United States, yet many states continue to prioritize firearm revenue over human lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 46,728 people died from gun violence in the United States in 2023, a staggering figure that included over 300 school…

Written by Marek Ptak Before streaming services became mainstream, there were several main ways for people to watch their favorite movies or programs. One of these was heading to a movie theater to watch the newest and hottest releases. In the theater industry’s peak year of 2002, over 1.5 billion tickets were sold in the…

Written by Ansh Patel For many years, mental illness has been among the most severe health issues plaguing American society. Only recently has the stigma and pseudoscience surround mental health diminished, allowing society to truly recognize the widespread crisis it brings. Today, about 20% of Americans aged 18 and up – over 55 million people…

Written by James Kluge President Trump has never been one to mince words, and his 2025 Joint Address to Congress was no exception. However, amidst allegations of government fraud, an ongoing migrant crisis, and tariff posturing, he snuck in a demand to Speaker Mike Johnson (R—Louisiana): Dismantle the 2022 Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors…