American trust in traditional media is at an all-time low. As public support for mainstream journalism has fallen from 72 percent in 1976 to just 31 percent in 2024, major news organizations face shrinking audiences, falling profit margins, and declining recruitment numbers. While the future of journalism remains uncertain, The Wall Street Journal’s Gerard Baker […]
We are now several days removed from the 2025 papal conclave. Following the passing of Pope Francis, many were anxiously waiting to see who would be his successor. Various reported or suspected frontrunners were highlighted throughout this process, including Cardinal Tagle, Cardinal Parolin, and Cardinal Turkson, among several others. However, when the white smoke emanated […]
“How can we survive as a democratic nation?” This is the question posed by Dr. Amnon Cavari during his April 7th seminar at the University of Michigan. Dr Cavari is the head of the Institute for Liberty and Responsibility at the Lauder School of Government of Reichman University. Faith of Israeli citizens in their government […]
Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced he will not seek Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat or governorship in 2026, despite speculation following his relocation to Michigan with his family. This move opens the door for emerging Democratic stars. Buttigieg’s choice is seen as a strategic step toward a potential 2028 presidential campaign. He […]
Ecuador’s populist President Daniel Noboa and opposition candidate Luisa González will advance to an April run-off election after nearly tying in the first round of the February 9th, 2025 Presidential Election. President Noboa claims election fraud eroded his 8-point victory; González similarly alleges ballot fraud against her candidacy. The right-wing incumbent Noboa garnered 44.17% of […]
On January 28th, Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) announced that he would not seek a third term in the United States Senate. Before his time as a congressman and U.S. senator, Peters served in the U.S. Navy Reserve before working as a city councilman and state senator. After serving three terms in the House of Representatives, […]
It was the French philosopher Voltaire who said, “History is the study of all the world’s crime.” To not understand the crimes of history will doom us to repeat them. Taking REEES 405.001, which focuses on the history of genocide in Ukraine, at the University of Michigan is not only critical to understanding the current […]
In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt responded to European meddling in Venezuela with a corollary to both parties: Rescind all foreign aggression from the Western Hemisphere or face American muscle. Roosevelt’s proposition was a spiritual successor to the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, which forbade undue European influence in the Western Hemisphere. In truth, the Monroe Doctrine […]
On April 26th, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security released a report on alleviating risk at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats (CBRN threats). While a relatively new technology, AI is rapidly growing and poses a significant risk to American national security. Without a defined regulatory policy for […]
So, Ever argued on the internet? Have you ever “won” an argument on the internet? The process usually starts with bravado and is matched with the same energy from a near-opposite position. Sometimes, you might even go so far down the rabbit hole that you find sources that agree with your belief without fully vetting […]
