The Democratic Party’s cry to battle these days seems to be Medicare for All. What was once deemed an extreme and far-left-of-mainstream idea from Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary has turned into the centerpiece of many Democrats’ campaigns. Even the “moderates” of the race such as Biden and Buttigeig are promising plans such as […]
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Campaign Finance as it Relates to Progressivism
As the 2020 presidential election draws closer and closer, the field of Democratic candidates is slowly winnowing. Gone are the likes of former Governor John Hickenlooper and Representative Eric Swalwell as they failed to gain traction in a crowded race. But there are two candidates that are likely to stick around for quite some time. […]
Medicare for All: Resolving the Affordability Crisis Obamacare Didn’t
Prior to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act — or, as it is more commonly known, Obamacare — health insurance in the United States failed Americans in two significant ways: it did not cover a sizable amount of the country, and it did not make healthcare affordable. Health insurance companies were legally allowed to […]
Missing the Mark: How the Intense Partisan Divide over Gun Control Impedes Solutions
By Alexander Casendino Despite a troubling and violent past, the shooter responsible for killing 26 worshipers in the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs on November 5th managed to elude authorities and carry out the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history. This horrific event captured the nation’s attention. In such a tragic moment, an outside […]
Making Markets Moral
Headlines from the past few months would suggest that justice is finally being served for the 2008 financial crisis. The Justice Department recently reached a record $13 billion settlement with JPMorgan for fraudulent lending practices. A Bank of America manager may even go to jail over similar charges. However, even the record size JPMorgan settlement […]