Rollout Plan for “Tariffs on China? A Tax on the Poor”

Dear Mr. President, Re: Tariffs on China? A Tax on the Poor Applying a 125% tariff on China in response to their retaliatory trade actions, the true casualties will not be foreign economies—but America’s poor. Tariffs are taxes. When levied on the low-cost goods that supply Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, and corner shops across the country, these taxes become a […]

Public Access, Infrastructure Gaps, and the 2025 Amtrak Fatalities in Pennsylvania

On April 3, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, where three members of a family were fatally struck by a high-speed Amtrak Acela train. This article examines the incident through the lens of railway safety, infrastructure challenges, and public awareness. The analysis draws attention to systemic vulnerabilities in rail corridor security and proposes a set of policy […]

TikTok in Transition: Regulatory Pressures, Feature Innovations, and Strategic Shifts in 2025

TikTok, the globally popular short-form video platform, has undergone significant transformations in 2025, encompassing policy changes, feature enhancements, and strategic shifts. This article examines the latest developments on TikTok’s platform, focusing on regulatory challenges, new functionalities, and their implications for users and marketers. Regulatory Developments and Ownership Changes In April 2025, the U.S. government extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s […]

Why Is the US Charging Tariffs on the Caribbean? A Question of Globalization and Unfair Trade
By Renaldo McKenzie

Dear Mr. President; Why Is the US Charging Tariffs on the Caribbean? A Question of Globalization and Unfair TradeBy Renaldo McKenzie, Author of “Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance.” How can the United States justify imposing tariffs on countries like Jamaica, Haiti, and others in the Caribbean—nations whose markets have been devastated by the very multinationals and transnationals that […]

The Removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from Office

This article examines the unprecedented removal of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from office following his declaration of martial law in December 2024. It analyzes the constitutional grounds for his impeachment, the political ramifications within South Korea, and the broader implications for democratic governance in the region. Introduction On April 3, 2025, South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the […]

Secure Messaging Revolution: Signal Chat’s Impact on Government Communications and National Security

Signal Chat, an encrypted messaging application, has undergone significant transformations since its inception, evolving from a niche privacy tool to a widely adopted communication platform. This article examines Signal’s historical development, recent feature enhancements, and the security implications arising from its increased usage, particularly within governmental contexts. In addition, it presents a detailed transcript of internal coordination communications related to […]

News: The Philadelphia Inquirer Is Laying Off Their Minority Staff

News: The Philadelphia Inquirer is restructuring its news agency and laying off hundreds of their reporters and journalists. Guess what? Most of them happen to be hispanic or African Americans. If we’re trying to be efficient and less wasteful, why does that mean jettisoning certain Americans? The (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists will discuss this on Wednesday April 2 […]

Unprecedented Dissent: Anti-Hamas Protests in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

In an unusual demonstration of public dissent, protests erupted in northern Gaza, where hundreds of people gathered to call for an end to the ongoing war. Among the demonstrators, some protesters voiced anti-Hamas slogans, marking an uncommon expression of frustration toward the governing authority in Gaza. This article examines the significance of these protests, analyzing the socio-political context, potential implications, […]