Lucas Gonzalez (PPS ‘24) In the wake of March’s horrific shooting at The Covenant School, I followed the news cycle’s grim, yet all too familiar coverage of the tragedy. First came the breaking news updates and usual reactions among politicians: calls for gun control on the left and cries over…

Annaleise Linkenhoker (PPS ‘25) Ron DeSantis has traveled the nation promoting his book, “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival” and speaking about “The Free State of Florida,” all but obviously trying to position himself for a presidential run. …

Miles Cooperman (PPS ‘25) At any point in the upcoming months, 150 million Americans may open their phone to a shocking disappointment: they cannot find the beloved app TikTok. The app’s disappearance is becoming an increasingly likely possibility because of the RESTRICT Act, a federal bill which would give the…

Jocelyn La Force Regli (PPS ‘25) The hostile congressional hearing and subsequent investigation of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is a gross depiction of the intense sinophobia in the United States. The tremendous disrespect for the Singaporean CEO and company from Democrats and Republicans alike is rooted in unfounded, racist…

Becca Rosenzweig (PPS ‘25) Florida Republicans’ most pressing policy issue is not hurricanes or mass shootings; according to Governor Ron DeSantis, it is critical race theory (CRT). Their proposal? Ban it in higher education. Florida’s legislature is currently debating House Bill (HB) 999, which would withhold funding from any public…

Peter Connolly (PPS ‘23) In 1965, a young engineer by the name of Gordon Moore hypothesized that the number of transistors on a microchip would double every two years. The enduring veracity of Moore’s Law would usher in the digital age and transform nearly every aspect of our society. …

Adrian Caiazzo (PPS ‘24) Less than 50 years ago, a diagnosis of smallpox would have been considered a death sentence. However, due to advances in medicine, this once devastating disease has been completely eradicated. Modern medicine has lowered death rates, helped people avoid disability, and overall has produced a healthier…

Leslie Kang (PPS ‘24) In light of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) targeted hate crimes in recent years, I urge states to follow Illinois and New Jersey and prioritize AAPI-inclusive curricula. The Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University in San Bernardino reported that…

Manasvi Reddy (PPS ‘24) For generations, the standard American workday has been the infamous 9–5, built on the concept of 8 hours each of work, play, and sleep. However, this norm is entrenched in sexist ideals and fails to consider biological influences on productivity. …