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The American flag still serves as a symbol of unity -- in a time where some Americans feel most divided.

One Nation…United?

Josephine Kinlan, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021
A man celebrates Joseph Biden's win of the Presidency after the November 2020 election results were declared, on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

As Trump’s Term Comes to an End, the New Biden Administration is Building Up

Samiul Howlader, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Outgoing President Donald Trump continued to hold political rallies since his election defeat. He used these rallies as a platform to propagate his unfounded claims of election fraud, leading to the storming of the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

Breaking Tradition: Trump’s Refusal to Concede For Two Months

Michael Toscano, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021

Capitalism Has Failed Us In Its Condemnation of Climate Change

Alex Gallagher, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Biden has rallied an abundance of support due to many Anti-Trump sentiments. (Credit: Gayatri Malhotra)

Joe Biden’s Promise to America: His Past, Present, and Future

Donna Celentano, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
After election day had become election week, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris finally won the White House on November 7th, 2020.

Tamilian Mothers, American Daughters — My Complicated Relationship with Kamala Harris

Lavanya Manickam, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Over the past few months, the Senate Judiciary Committee has held a number of hearings surrounding tech companies and content moderation.

Congress Shall Make No Law: The Debate Over Social Media and Free Speech

Benjamin Fishbein, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
Biden states he is going to be more critical of Saudi Arabia’s policies after he takes office in January 2021. “It is past time to restore a sense of balance, perspective and fidelity to our values in our relationships in the Middle East,” Biden said.

Changes in U.S. and Saudi Relations Are Inevitable Under President Biden

Shahabir Sami, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2021
Known for her independence and willingness to vote against her party, Susan Collins is one of the last of the moderate Republicans left in Congress.

Susan Collins Wins Reelection, Revealing Maine Voters’ Independence

Peter Haywood, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021
Currently, Peru has no elected president. In addition, there are accounts of police brutality due to a corrupt congress. Now, half a year before the presidential elections, Peru faces a crisis as the third president this week is elected from this congress, of which the public has a growing distrust. Learning about Peru's struggles has left me with a feeling of disconnect from my Peruvian heritage.

Connecting with Heritage: An Exploration of Student’s Backgrounds

Gabriel Lipschutz, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021
The shift towards progressivism in younger generations is causing new divisions in politics.

The Generational Divide in Politics

Carissa Wu, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021
Lame-duck President Donald Trump confidently addresses the crowd at CPAC 2020 (the Conservative Political Action Conference).

The Last Will and Testament of the Trump Administration

Declan Hilfers, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021
Online political discourse can blur the line between politicians and celebrities.

Is Our Obsession With Persona Eroding American Democracy?

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
Cascabel Taqueria, a once “funky” and “casual” Upper West Side taqueria, is one of the many New York City small businesses that has been forced to close since March 2020, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, like many other restaurants across the country, the once neighborhood hotspot has had to put a “Space For Rent,” sign in their window. As temperatures drop during the winter months, and the hopes of a government stimulus package lessens, owners are worried that their restaurants will have to face this same fate, once outdoor dining is no longer a viable option.

No Help In Sight: The Prospect of a Second COVID-19 Relief Package From Congress

Tobias Amstutz, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
The IRS requires all employers engaged in business or trade, who pay remuneration, to file a Form W-2 for each employee in order to report individual wage and salary information. The W-2 also reports federal, state, and other taxes that are withheld from paychecks. This information is crucial when preparing accurate tax returns.

The I.R.S. Is Outmatched

Karen Phua, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
In this recent tweet, Donald Trump falsely claimed that he won the 2020 presidential election. Trump has become increasingly unhinged on Twitter since the Presidential Election was called for Joe Biden. Ben Zakharov ’21 described Trump’s recent tweets as “dangerous for the future of our democracy and election systems.

Underestimating Biden: Trump’s Grave Mistake

Michael Toscano, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
Demonstrators in Cleveland, Ohio, dress as Handmaids from Margret Atwood’s dystopian novel 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' The clothing from the novel became a symbol of the opposition to Justice Barrett after it was claimed that the patriarchal society of the novel was based on the Catholic organization People of Praise, to which Barrett belonged. This claim has since been repudiated, but the symbolism has remained.

The Thomas Court

Benjamin Fishbein, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
The front cover of the print edition of 'The New York Times' from November 5th, 2020, shows Joseph Biden, our President Elect.

#SettleForBiden: The New Progressive Voting Agenda

Victoria Diaz, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
The front façade of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, DC.

Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to the Supreme Court

Otho Valentino Sella, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2020
White bracelets are worn by Belarussian protestors so that they can identify each other. “A lot of Tikhanovskaya voters are wearing white ribbons on their wrists, so that we as observers can see the estimated number of them.”

After Months of Protest, Lukashenko’s Position in Belarus Finally Seems to be Teetering

Anton Karp, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
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