Beyond Scarcity: Can America Escape Zero-Sum Thinking? From cutthroat competition for coveted apartments in New York City to heated debates over immigration and cultural shifts, a pervasive “zero-sum” mentality seems to grip the United States. But is this mindset a…
Donald Trump’s penchant for royal imagery has once again sparked debate, raising questions about the symbolism behind his actions and how they resonate with the American public. From social media posts declaring himself “the king” to accepting a replica of…
Trump’s Security Strategy: A New Cold War with Europe? President Trump’s newly released National Security Strategy (NSS) signals a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, suggesting a growing ideological rift between America and its traditional European allies. While the document…
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Birthright Citizenship The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning former President Donald Trump’s attempts to curtail birthright citizenship, a move that has been widely challenged as unconstitutional. The case centers around…
SCOTUS Greenlights Texas Gerrymander, Raising Doubts on Future Challenges In a move that could dramatically reshape the landscape of American electoral politics, the Supreme Court has reinstated a controversial Texas redistricting plan, effectively giving the green light to a gerrymandered…
Poland’s Landmark Decision Signals the Decline of Fur In a move hailed by animal welfare advocates and likely sending shivers down the spines of fashion houses reliant on fur, Poland, the world’s second-largest fur producer, has committed to phasing out…
Bogotá’s “Care Blocks”: A Revolution in Valuing Women’s Work In the heart of Bogotá, Colombia, a quiet revolution is underway, challenging traditional notions of labor and societal value. Nestled within a government building overshadowed by a statue of Simón Bolívar,…
“Kill ‘Em All” Order Sparks War Crime Concerns for Trump Era The legacy of the Trump administration continues to face scrutiny, this time regarding a potential war crime stemming from its campaign against alleged drug traffickers. Renewed attention is focused…
SCOTUS to Revisit Death Penalty Limits in *Hamm v. Smith * The Supreme Court is poised to revisit the constitutional limits on capital punishment, specifically concerning the execution of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Next Wednesday, the court will hear arguments…
Bogotá’s “Care Revolution”: Valuing Unpaid Labor Bogotá, Colombia, is pioneering a radical shift in how society views and values care work, an often-overlooked and unpaid sector that disproportionately burdens women. As revealed in the December issue of “The Highlight,” the…
