Fall 2025

One of the biggest takeaways from studying American government is realizing how intentional the Constitution is. The framers didn’t just divide power for fun—they did it out of fear. Fear of tyranny, fear of one branch dominating the others, and fear of what could happen if citizens had no way […]

Racial profiling is when the law enforcement targets people based on their race and ethnicity instead of their behavior or evidence. This issue is important because it raises questions about the fairness, equal protection, and how the governments power is being used. In the American Government class we learned that […]

In my experience with the recent NYC mayoral election, since it was my first-year voting, I would like to share my perspective because due to the outcome of the recent mayoral election, I have realized that this recent election has sparked many reactions both negative and positive. As I was […]

I’ve seen emigration procedures a lot, especially being an immigrant that grew up needing to renovate my status and living in a city where there’s a huge mix of cultures and people from all over the world. A lot of people I know or hear about are trying to navigate […]

When individuals discuss policy, it can sound broad, like something discussed in Washington or examined in a textbook. Healthcare policy, however, is distinct. It directly affects ur families, communities, and homes. The healthcare system is one of the most effective and prominent social institutions influencing our quality of life, whether […]

Many people assume that accessing higher education is simply a matter of effort and academic ability. However, a closer look at current policies reveals that structural factors often determine who can attend college and where. One such policy is the federal financial aid system, specifically the Free Application for Federal […]

Democracy in practice : Prompt, Policy, and you The immigration and student visa rules are national policies that directly affect my life the most. To many people, these rules seem quite remote; to me, they determine my daily life. I am supposed to maintain my full-time status, adhere to strict […]

When it comes to the issue of affordable housing, I feel that this is a problematic situation that has been tabled for far too long. Prices continue to rise across the United States, yet the amount many Americans earn is not enough to keep up. The core problem of this […]

Judicial Review Is The Power Of The Courts, Especially The U.S. Supreme Court, To Decide Whether Laws Or Government Actions Follow The Constitution. This Power Matters Because It Prevents Any Branch Of Government From Going Beyond What The Constitution Allows And Protects People’s Rights When The Government Oversteps. A Recent […]

Politics is often described as far-off, something that happens to be in Washington, state capitols, courtrooms, or in spaces far removed from our everyday routines. But the moment I truly understood how political decisions shape my daily life came during my last voting experience. It wasn’t dramatic. There was no […]