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Should America End Birthright Citizenship?

Birthright citizenship, guaranteed by the 14th Amendment’s jus soli principle, grants U.S. citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of parents’ legal status. Recently, it has come under scrutiny following an Executive Order seeking to limit…

Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI?

As modern warfare becomes increasingly automated and reliant on artificial intelligence, the question of who, or what, should have ultimate control over lethal decision-making systems has never been more urgent. This debate centers on the…

The Hopkins Forum: Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic

It’s been five years since the start of COVID-19, and the world is still grappling with its consequences—millions of lives lost, shaken trust in institutions, and deep political divisions. Public health agencies like the CDC…

TikTok in the Classroom: Enhancing or Eroding the Teaching Profession?

Will TikTok replace textbooks in the classroom? 94% of teachers, according to Education Week, are using TikTok to find ideas related to education, from which they create lesson plans, show science experiments, and use the…
September 10, 2025

Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator?

What if the U.S. abandoned democratic governance for a CEO-style dictator — someone running the country like a high-performing company?  This idea is gaining momentum in some policy circles and is also embraced by high-profile…
September 4, 2025

Is Our Productivity Culture Toxic?

What’s next on your checklist?  We live in a world that celebrates productivity — where getting more done, in less time, is often seen as the ultimate goal. For many, this mindset fuels ambition. It…
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