Author: Samantha Li and Jason Li Topic: Population Decline in East Asia According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by the turn of 2024, the U.S. population is projected to grow to just over 335 million …
Government and Law
The Google Antitrust Story – “Just Google It”
The Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google’s advertising monopoly in the search business is a landmark case for the future of regulating large tech monopolies. The Google Antitrust Story is complex and touches on market dominance, antiquated antitrust frameworks, service integrations, consumer welfare considerations and more. Ultimately the case will be a powerful litmus test for the U.S. government to determine if its current legal framework is capable of regulating modern tech giants, potentially setting a precedent for future antitrust action.
Feel Good vs. Real Good: How Localization Accomplishes What Corporations Can’t
The cash register flashes, “Round up to the nearest dollar for charity?” and you feel as though you’ve made a tangible effort in reducing world hunger, poverty, education inequality, or whatever charity they advertised. News flash, your spare change went to fund an NGO executive’s salary. NGOs are the epitome of performative aid – promising hope to communities while actually causing harm.
Education Under Attack: The Future of Democracy and Public Schools
Now, Trump’s latest plans include abolishing the Department of Education (DOE), among other efforts to change the public school system – a move taken straight from Project 2025. As of Mar. 3rd, his pick for DOE secretary, Linda McMahon, advanced past the Senate with a 51-45 vote along party lines. McMahon has not made the policies planned for the department a secret. She has been quoted saying that she agrees with Trump’s plans to “put her out of the job”.
Assessing the TikTok Ban: Implications for Economy, Security, and Society
The potential ban of TikTok on U.S. devices has sparked input from many voices, each offering different ideas about what this action would mean for the United States. While many stakeholders believe that the ban would benefit the U.S. economy and foster domestic innovation, its impact is complex. On a broad scale, the ban could have a positive economic effect, but…
Patenting Life: 23andMe, GMOs, and Where We Draw the Line
The question of whether life can be owned touches on some of the most profound ethical, legal, and philosophical debates of our time. Ownership implies control, and control over life—whether in the form of genetically modified organisms or personal genetic data—raises critical concerns about autonomy, fairness, and the boundaries of innovation.
The State of Public Transportation in the US
Public transportation in the United States has always been fraught. Compared to other developed nations, America lags behind on most metrics of public transportation supply and demand. Yet, the perception of public transportation has seemingly worsened. Many believe that public transportation is a critical solution to climate change, as it can offset the over 10% of emissions caused by personal vehicles. However, systems face challenges such as staffing shortages, transit delays, and increased crime, leading many to question how America can improve its already failing systems.