Nation/World

How Tucker Carlson Weaponizes American Mass Media

April 17, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Fox News host Tucker Carlson, a divisive name in many American households, is considered a beacon of modern conservatism for some. Fox News, a haven for the alt-right, serves as a breeding ground for Carlson’s radical viewpoints and protects him from public backlash despite his extensive history of indefensible statements.Read More

Tel Aviv Protests Are Necessary

Tel Aviv Protests Are Necessary

April 17, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic scenes of running people, sweeping fires, and spraying water cannons were broadcasted from Israel’s economic and technological center, Tel Aviv. Recent protests have substantially altered life in the city, causing blocked roads, disrupted train services, inaccessible airports, suspended education, nonoperating banks, and closed hospitals. Despite the mass disruption andRead More

Tech Company Layoffs Expose a Core Issue in the Mentality of Wall Street Executives

Tech Company Layoffs Expose a Core Issue in the Mentality of Wall Street Executives

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

A wave of shock pulsed through Silicon Valley recently, with some of the largest companies in the world laying off 50,000 employees. The list of companies included Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Google. The process through which this was done was equally shocking. A series of viral clips popped up onRead More

Heckling at State of the Union Undermines U.S. Politics

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

During the State of the Union, President Joe Biden fit tens of issues into a one hour speech. He addressed plans for welfare development and upcoming policies to combat unemployment. However, select Republican lawmakers had a different plan. They immaturely interrupted the President’s speech, revealing the unprecedented levels of politicalRead More

International Disaster Relief Could Mend Relationships

International Disaster Relief Could Mend Relationships

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria in early February has devastated the region. To add to the crisis, the area had already been dealing with a massive influx of refugees and a decade-long war. Yet, despite its political and financial implications, this natural disaster offers theRead More

Political Parties Must Stop Weaponizing the Debt Ceiling to Push Their Legislative Goals

Political Parties Must Stop Weaponizing the Debt Ceiling to Push Their Legislative Goals

February 9, 2023 at 1:37 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Andra Ionescu ’24/The Choate News With the national debt rising by trillions in past years, it is easy for us to forget that there is a ceiling to the height of that number. But as the debt approaches the limit once again, it has come to the frontRead More

Global Vegetarianism Could Have Unforeseen Consequences

February 9, 2023 at 1:34 pm Comments are Disabled

Though the earliest records of vegetarianism were centered in religion, in the modern day, there are even  more reasons people are opting into the diet today. The rising concern of climate change, which could be mitigated by a decrease in the global consumption of meat, is one. If the entireRead More

The Speaker Of The House Elections Reveal Deeper Issues

The Speaker Of The House Elections Reveal Deeper Issues

February 9, 2023 at 1:32 pm Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23/The Choate News   With every change in the control of the House of Representatives, an election is held to determine majority party leadership. This vote, to determine who will be the Speaker of the House, usually happens quickly.  In a break from normal operation, 20Read More

George Santos’ Lies Reveal A Larger Issue In Politics 

George Santos’ Lies Reveal A Larger Issue In Politics 

January 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim ’23 Republican George Santos of New York’s third congressional district was delivered a resume full of lies.  Seeking his first term in office, he fabricated his background and experience to sell his candidacy to voters, creating a profile that made him the “full embodiment of theRead More