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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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Trump trips when asked to condemn white supremacy: what does this mean if he’s re-elected?
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With the United States federal election rapidly approaching in November, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid American politics. On Sept. 29, the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden had several highlights which were later shared across social media in the form of clever memes mocking both candidates. However, a…
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A vacant seat should not be a battleground
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Until the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18th, American political junkies had little to quarrel about: responses to the global pandemic, criminal justice reform, rioting, climate change. How could one survive on this insufficient diet of political fodder? Now a new political debate rages about who will replace Justice…
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Trump’s impatience to get back to the pre-pandemic state of affairs will make matters worse
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As I am sure everyone is aware, the world is basically shutting down due to COVID-19. In Canada, all non-essential businesses are closed and will stay closed for sometime. In certain states there have been stay-at-home orders put into place that require people to self-isolate. The impact is already harming the economy tremendously, and many…
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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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Meghan McCain’s controversial remarks about the effect of firearm control on violence
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In the 23-season premiere of The View on Sept. 3, Meghan McCain made waves with a controversial statement. The panel of five women were discussing the mass shooting that happened in west Texas when McCain claimed that she would not be living without her guns. Later in the episode, she said that if people are…
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Navigating the emotional discourse surrounding Alabama’s recent abortion law changes
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Recent abortion bill HB314, also known as the “Alabama Human Life Protection Act” forbids women from terminating a pregnancy once a heartbeat can be detected usually between six to eight weeks. The bill has caused upset for a number of reasons. Women feel that their bodies are being controlled, that they are being told by…
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Editorial: Oprah shouldn’t be president
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Following Oprah Winfrey’s powerful Cecil B. DeMille speech Sunday night, the internet exploded with affirmation of a much-whispered spark about the future of the Democratic party:Oprah for President, 2020. In doing this, celebrities and citizens alike have suddenly gathered under the delicious banner of celebrity in order to perfectly replicated the Trump-brand of politics —…
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Acknowledging the Trump: the takeaway from USA
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Even though Trump won, we still need to keep moving forwards. It has now been over a week and we are still trying to get through denial and shock. Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States. This is not just a bad dream. The faster we accept this reality, the better.…
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Unsigned: Personal stories of tragic historical events are essential
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This week in Features, Mitchell sat in on a presentation delivered by a Holocaust survivor at the University of Waterloo. These stories of survivors are much more personal and effective than reading a story in a textbook. As time goes on, we’re losing more and more of the people who can share their personal stories…
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