As the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 lengthen in time, the U.S have been seeing a spike in unemployment rates. The uprise in gig workers have driven competition up while reducing pay checks. Many have debated over the pros and cons of the rising gig economy.
Read MoreEconomic factors can now be considered when categorizing species. Protections for threatened species are reduced and considered on a case-by-case basis. ‘Foreseeable future’ is re-defined.
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In this final article in this series, we’ve been reminded of the many ways in which Cleveland’s local government, businesses, and nonprofits have been rallied to combat this growing problem. Ultimately, in the very real and pervasive issue of this climate emergency, there is no clear solution. Yet, through proactively seeking increased understanding, becoming caring citizens of our planet, and taking persistent action – whether big or small – we truly can make a difference.
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Part I of this series focused on the impact of climate change on the temperatures of Cleveland, OH. In a continuation of Part I, this time I’ll be discussing a more regional issue pertaining to our city: algae blooms
Read Moreby Abraham Paik
As technology begins to permeate every aspect of our lives, many are beginning to ask questions about whether Big Tech has gotten too expansive. Do these companies control too much of the market? Are they helping themselves or the consumers? Should anything be done about this? The answers aren’t quite so clear.
Read Moreby Grace Zhang
If you’ve been paying attention to Andrew Yang, you’ve heard about his Freedom Dividend. But what is it and how does it work? Here’s a quick breakdown about everything you need to know about Yang’s Freedom Dividend and universal basic income.
Read Moreby Elliana Polyak
Although private prisons account for a small overall percentage of America’s incarcerated population, they have grown at a disproportionate rate, with an astounding 1600 percent increase in their populations from 1990 to 2005. When it comes to cost and quality, are private prisons better or worse than public prisons?
Read Moreby Emily Qian
While there’s been much coverage in global and national politics, much less is known about the climate emergency on the local level. So, inspired by this shortage, I’ve decided to dig deeper into the impact of climate change in our very own city, starting foremost with what got me inspired in the first place: the unusually warm temperatures in Cleveland, OH, this winter season.
Read Moreby Ellie Polyak
On Wednesday, December 18 President Trump became just the third U.S. president to ever be impeached. Here is a compiled list and guide of everything to know about Donald Trump’s impeachment.
Read Moreby Aambar Agarwal
Abortion has been and continues to be a hotly contested topic in American politics; to better understand the debates today, here is a quick rundown of everything you need to know.
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From Sean Hannity to post-Trump Sean Hannity, here’s a look inside the brains of today’s political pundits.
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A portrait of all the good Mitch McConnell has done as Senate Majority Leader
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You don’t need to be an economist to understand that there’s something very, very wrong about the way our economy functions today. You just need to know the basics. So, without further ado, here are the terms you should know:
Read Moreby Caroline Hurley
Every ten years, the U.S. government sends a packet of questions to houses all across America. In the 2020 census, the citizenship question, which the Trump administration and many members of the Republican party are pushing for, has created a new controversy surrounding the census.
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Sean Malone is a Councilman for the city of Shaker Heights. He serves as Finance & Administration Chair, as well as Chair of the Human Relations Task Force. He is running for re-election in December 2019. The Catalyst interviewed him to talk about politics, government, and student involvement at a local level.
Read Moreby Jessica Chang
In November 2018, voters in Florida chose to restore voting rights to ex-convicts, enfranchising almost 1.5 million people across the state of Florida. On Friday, May 3, 2019, the Florida legislature rolled back many of the benefits of the amendment, barring hundreds of thousands from exercising their right to vote
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