Representing the American population is one of the most pressuring and crucial jobs in the U.S., perhaps even the world. The United States is one of the most powerful countries globally influencing many nations culturally, politically and economically. Representing this country means making decisions that affect not only Americans but also foreign citizens because many countries have a close relationship with the United States. Such pressure should only be handled by those able to consider every significant aspect before making important policy decisions. Concerning Scenes in Congress and the White House With life expectancy constantly rising (except for 2020 and…

Today, many Americans no longer trust their elections. Already, their trust in American institutions runs low, enough that even the election process is subject to scrutiny. I believe the ongoing decades of polarizing issues and politicians broke the trust between the government and its people. It left us with a question that no one can definitively find the answer to: How do we unify the United States or at least learn to tolerate each other? Holding open-minded debates and discussions fails to cure the American political divide, at least in the long term. TV news outlets rarely cover the news without bias,…

Kirsten Dunst in a scene from ‘Civil War’ © Alamy SPOILER ALERT: This article contains elements of “Civil War” not present in its promotional media. Movies are mostly fantasies, allowing us, the audience, to travel to a different time or world as an escape from reality for a few hours. Some are hilarious, some make us ponder on our lives and others make us frightened. The movie “Civil War” is no joke, and certainly not a movie to treat lightly. The movie is set on the East Coast of the United States. The audience accompanies photojournalists who cover and witness the…

AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite After less than six months, rumors of a new Speaker of the House of Representatives are already spreading in the country. On March 28th, the representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) filed a motion to oust the Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson. Taylor Greene filed the motion because she did not appreciate that Johnson sought help from the Democrats to pass major bills like budget proposals. She would have preferred that he negotiate with the Republicans, including her, who believed his proposals were not conservative enough and rejected them. First Appearance in the House Rules…

As a young Canadian, I always felt the United States was the best country in the world. With the United States as an example for other countries to follow, American politicians have a responsibility to uphold those respected values. I always felt the political institutions were the strongest, the most unified and resilient ones on the planet. I am not sure anymore. Witnessing the never-ending election of Kevin McCarthy only to be ousted a few months later and now, just a few months later, the position is on the line once more with his successor facing threats the Americans are losing control of…

War and truth are often at odds. Truth shows the hideousness of war. It is despised by politicians because it can easily bring their military strategies to the ground. Truth is always around us and may hurt us at any time, which is why politicians should be transparent in wartime. The Knesset, the legislative institution of Israel, just passed a bill that would ban Al-Jazeera and other international news outlets perceived as security threats. It is of great concern to the principle of freedom of the press that media outlets criticizing Israel are facing bans inside the country. Israeli Prime…

Since the 1970s, the role of the vice president (VP) has significantly evolved. Vice presidents are much more than a spare president. They are more involved in national and international issues, bringing both initiatives and respected opinions to the White House. Moreover, with the current leading presidential candidates being the oldest in U.S. history, the VP’s role becomes more meaningful, serving as a potential successor for an ailing president. Importance in Presidential Elections Perhaps the VPs most significant value is a purely electoral one. It is no secret that the running mate represents a significant part of the American electorate that…

The House of Representatives recently adopted a bill that would, in the worst-case scenario, ban TikTok in the United States. The bill still needs the approval of the Senate and the signature of the President. Additionally, following the bill’s approval, six months must first be allocated to the current CEO of ByteDance, the Chinese-based company that owns TikTok, to sell its stakes. Let’s be honest, numerous factors could change in the time before TikTok gets officially banned. Also, figuratively, would it be the end of the world if it did? I don’t think so. Dangerously Addictive, just like Facebook and Instagram TikTok is…

The American population grows constantly, just like the number of cars on American roads. As the number of automobiles rises, so does traffic congestion and the need for highway redevelopment. Adding more lanes to existing highways is not necessarily the only solution for traffic congestion because the traffic may also start on the on-ramps of highways. One of the best solutions to this problem would be ramp meters, which have become more and more popular since the 1980s. Security Ramp meters can significantly reduce the number of automobile crashes if used in an efficient manner, which includes functioning only during…

Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images Sen. Mitch McConnell recently stated he will step down as minority leader in the Senate after the 2024 presidential election. Just a few days later, Sen. Katie Britt, the youngest Republican woman in the Senate, made the rebuttal speech for the GOP following Biden’s State of the Union. Does the party start to look at the next generation? If so, McConnell’s successor will need to be bold. Being the majority or minority leader is one of the most esteemed and impactful positions within a political party. Each chamber of Congress includes two leaders, one for each party. The…