American politics
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The dangers of only following American politics
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On Nov. 5, the United States will have their presidential election, and it is undeniable that the entire world is watching to see the result, including Canadians. When America sneezes, Canada catches a cold — therefore Canadian knowledge of American politics is extremely important to us as a nation. But when does it become too much?…
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Donald Trump announces he will run for office in 2024
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On Nov. 15 2022, former president Donald Trump announced he would be running in the 2024 American federal election. The announcement was made during his speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort where he promised to restore America to the state it was in during his former term. “Two years ago, we were a great nation and…
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President Biden’s first year in office has been subpar, at best
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American President Joe Biden has made it through his first year in office. What a year to be President. Of the many events that occurred within the last year, COVID-19 remains a pivotal problem as it continues to impact livelihoods and the global economy. To a certain point, Biden’s administration has been observed with even…
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The debt of the United States has no end in sight
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The national debt of the United States has always been an ever-present concern. Today, it is an issue because the United States is reaching its borrowing limit, a reality that must be avoided if the country wishes to continue with its current spending. The issue has become partisan, as Republicans claim reckless spending is responsible,…
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Should the United States elect Bernie Sanders?
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With all the discourse surrounding Bernie Sanders and his supposedly radical agenda, he isn’t unlike a lot of mainstream Canadian politicians. Sanders advocates for a variety of policies Canadians hold dear, such as free healthcare, a livable minimum wage, and a commitment to the environment that matches the population’s desire for change. Sanders, however, faces…
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Trump’s impeachment is only the beginning
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January 2020 has probably been one of the most eventful months I can honestly remember, and it is only halfway over. The new decade started off with U.S. President Donald Trump issuing a drone strike against Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian Major General in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corporation. This strike was unprecedented for a lot…
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What does President Trump’s impeachment mean?
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On Dec. 18, 2019, the United States House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump based on two articles alleging grave misconduct. This was a decision that was made after months of debate and hearings that were conducted by the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees. The first article, which was passed by a 230-197…
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The aftermath of the Mueller report
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On the night of Mar. 22, Special Counsel Robert Mueller finally handed in his over 300 page report on his investigation into the Russian collusion with the 2016 election. Two days later on Mar. 24, Attorney General William Barr released a four page summary basically saying there was no collusion between Russia and the Trump…
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The US government shutdown shows Trump’s incompetence
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In 2013, Donald Trump indirectly tweeted then-president Obama, saying “a shutdown falls on the president’s lack of leadership. He can’t even control his party and get people together in a room. A shutdown means the president is weak.” Oh, the irony. The US government has been shutdown since mid-December; now making it the longest shutdown…
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Connecting neighbours through neighbourloos
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On March 15, the City of Waterloo will begin a new series of social media posts called #neighbourloo. The posts will feature stories of neighbourly interactions between residents in Waterloo. The stories will be posted with hopes of inspiring neighbours to connect with one another and allowing neighbourhoods to form a united community. “[The hope…
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