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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…

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…

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

Two Conservatives Debate: Is the Big, Beautiful Bill A Disaster?

As President Trump signs the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, not all conservatives are behind it.  This sweeping budget reconciliation package revives key elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, overhauls spending…

Did Harvard Have It Coming?

The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented assault on Harvard University, freezing more than $2 billion in federal research grants, slashing another $450 million, threatening $100 million in contracts, as well as threatening to revoke its tax-exempt status…
July 11, 2025

Is Trump’s America A Reliable Ally?

For decades, the U.S. stood as a stable, predictable, and committed global power—one its allies could count on in times of crisis. Thanks to its extensive network of alliances—NATO in Europe, bilateral security pacts in…
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