POLICIES

Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

Why Do Asylum Seekers Pay Higher Tuition?

Edsel Chacon and Mario Rodriguez, both asylum seekers from Venezuela, have lived in South Carolina for three years. They graduated from Hanahan High School, worked, paid taxes, and now attend Trident Technical College. Despite calling South Carolina home, they are charged out-of-state tuition fees,

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The Unexpected Side of Calvin Coolidge: Michael Dukakis' Discovery

Michael Dukakis, known for his commitment to the Democratic Party, found himself taken aback by some of the policies and characteristics of a Republican President. The president in question was none other than Calvin Coolidge. Despite their differing political views, Dukakis couldn't help but admire

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Flying and Movie Drama: A Mixed Bag for Passengers

Ever wondered if you should watch a movie about plane crashes while on a flight? Well, it depends. Some airlines say no way, others are more chill about it. Let's dive into what makes the difference. Take Delta Air Lines, for example. They steer clear of movies like "Flight" and "Sully". Why? B

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Economy over Personality: Why Trump's Policies Matter More than Ever

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, voters are faced with a critical choice. On one side is former President Donald Trump, who promises to continue his pro-growth policies that many believe boosted the economy during his tenure. On the other side is Vice President Kamala Harris, whose econom

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kamala's Border Visit: A Tale of Two Realities

While Vice President Kamala Harris was on a tour of the southern border, surrounded by bodyguards and visiting carefully chosen spots, someone else took a different route. This person went to the Arizona-Mexico border to see what was really happening. What would Kamala have seen if she had gone

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Oct 04 2024FINANCE

Prepare Your Wallet: How Elections Shape Your Finances

The election is fast approaching, and that means financial decisions can get tricky. No one likes uncertainty, but experts suggest being proactive about your money now can make a big difference later. Why? Because elections change taxes and how the government spends cash. These changes affect e

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Investigation: Trump Acted as Private Candidate, Not President in 2020 Loss Challenge

Special counsel Jack Smith argues that Donald Trump acted as a private candidate and not as the president when he attempted to overturn his election loss in 2020. The filing comes amidst ongoing investigations into potential federal election interference by Trump. Separately, President Biden and Vic

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

Debating the Future: Harris Challenges Trump to Meet Again

Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the US presidency, has called out her Republican rival, Donald Trump, for allegedly trying to avoid a second debate. Harris made these comments during a fundraiser in New York, where she accepted an invitation to debate Trump on CNN, but Trump has rejected t

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Sep 19 2024POLITICS

The Great Social Experiment

In the world of Wikipedia, the concept of reliable sources is open to interpretation. A recent change to the "List of Executive Branch Czars" article highlights this issue. Prior to July 24, Kamala Harris was listed as part of the article, but after that date, her name vanished. This disappearance i

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

Massachusetts' Economic Growth: A New Alliance Aims to Boost Competitiveness

In a bid to revitalize the state's economy, a group of prominent business leaders has launched the Mass Opportunity Alliance, a nonprofit organization aimed at highlighting the tax burden and high costs of doing business in Massachusetts. The alliance, which has already raised millions of dollars, h

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