us politics Page 100

View All Geopolitics Global Economy International Politics Politics and Society Society & Demographics South Asia US Politics

US Politics

The California Wealth Tax: A Dangerous Assault on Economic Freedom and Innovation

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna is facing backlash from Silicon Valley allies after endorsing a proposed California billionaire wealth tax that would levy a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' assets, including unrealized gains. This dangerous proposal threatens to drive innovation and wealth creators out of the state while trampling on fundamental property rights and economic freedom that have made America prosperous.

US Politics

The California Capitulation: How Big Tech Watered Down Democracy

California moved to regulate Big Tech dangers in 2025 but saw most proposed laws severely watered down in the face of aggressive industry lobbying. It is an alarming assault on democracy when essential public safeguards are sacrificed at the altar of corporate profit, leaving citizens exposed to the unchecked harms of powerful technologies.

US Politics

The Dangerous Escalation: Trump's Venezuela Strikes and the Erosion of Democratic Norms

President Trump confirmed U.S. strikes on a dock facility in Venezuela as part of an escalating pressure campaign against alleged drug smuggling operations, resulting in at least 107 deaths in 30 strikes since September. This alarming escalation of military force without clear congressional authorization or transparent public debate represents a dangerous erosion of democratic norms and a reckless expansion of executive power that undermines our constitutional principles and international law.

US Politics

The Perilous Path: Assessing America's Aggressive Stance on Iranian-Venezuelan Weapons Trade

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and entities involved in weapons trade, while seizing a sanctioned oil tanker that had hidden its location after visiting both countries. This aggressive enforcement represents a dangerous escalation that risks provoking conflict while undermining diplomatic solutions and the rule of law.

US Politics

The Perilous Path to Ukrainian Peace: Navigating Russian Intransigence and American Commitments

President Trump and President Zelensky met at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a Ukrainian peace plan involving European security guarantees while Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov declared European troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets.' This dangerous escalation demonstrates how Russian intransigence threatens not only Ukrainian sovereignty but the very foundations of international security and democratic resilience in Europe.

US Politics

The Great Dimming: How the Loss of 2025's Icons Signals a Cultural Reckoning

The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented number of deaths among globally renowned figures from arts, politics, sciences, and entertainment, forming a collective cultural loss. This devastating exodus of monumental talent and leadership represents not just the passing of individuals but the fading of entire eras of human achievement and moral courage.