Category: Politics

In recent decades, progressive ideals have gained strong influence in academia, the media, and the arts. Originally, these concepts were born from a genuine desire to foster inclusivity and correct the injustices of the past—especially in relation to race, gender, and sexuality. At their core, these ideas sought to promote kindness, tolerance, and equal opportunity…

Over the past few decades, globalization has dramatically reshaped the American economy. While the East and West coasts flourished through booming tech and financial sectors, many regions in the middle of the country—once vibrant manufacturing hubs—began to decline. Factories closed, jobs were outsourced to countries like China and other lower-wage nations in Southeast Asia, and…