Discover insightful articles written by students about congressional legislation, policy analysis, and civic engagement.
The integration of artificial intelligence into the financial marketplace through robo-investing platforms represents one of the biggest technological shifts in modern finance.
When most high school or college students hear the word "Congress," their first thought isn't about the stock market. Yet behind the noise, every bill passed, or even proposed, can quietly shift the financial landscape.
The American prison system claims rehabilitation as a central goal, yet many of its most common practices directly contradict that mission. Solitary confinement and wealth-based advantages in the justice system function not as tools of correction, but as mechanisms of exclusion.
Most teenagers leave high school without knowing the basic financial skills like savings and managing their own finances. With financial challenges becoming more common and teenagers unable to understand the complexity of managing their money properly, schools should no longer ignore this problem.
Space sounds limitless until you remember we're sending human brains with us. Human neural systems evolved under one constant: gravity. Remove that, and core processes begin to shift. Microgravity redistributes intracranial fluids, alters vestibular signaling, and disrupts the integration of spatial cues.
The gavel is a prominent image of the law. It is the very tool utilized to lock up defendants, yet, with its prestigious symbolism, it's also the tool that shuts these individuals out from legal knowledge. For citizens to have the ability to learn about the legal system and the foundations of how our country operates is a blessing and a gift that all people should have access to.
We've all heard of ocean pollution. From the countless pictures of endless trash along coastlines to the brown, garbage-filled rivers, polluted to the brim, ocean pollution is an extremely big problem.
The year 2008 was a memorable year for our parents, the year that many of us were born. However, for humanity, it too was a defining moment where the 3G iPhone was launched. Has the modern-day mainstream education system kept pace with technological advancement?
Wearable health technology has seamlessly bridged the gap between consumer electronics and medical devices, emerging as a promising tool in the fields of biomedical research, clinical care, and personal health tracking.
Over the course of American history, the American Criminal Justice System has been intentionally designed to discriminate against people of color. Systemic racism, which is defined as a continuing pattern of discrimination embedded in institutions, spans legal, economic, education, healthcare, and criminal justice sectors.
While many other countries are faced with conflict and death every day, it seems that conflict in smaller/less talked about regions is being brushed to the side to make room for the new developments that sweep our streets daily. Namely, the Myanmar Civil War.
Media giant Nexstar Media Group is purchasing Tegna Media for $6.2 billion, creating unprecedented media consolidation that violates FCC regulations and threatens local news coverage across the United States.
Released in July 2025, The White House's America AI Action plan lays out over 90 federal policy changes to shape the future of artificial intelligence across a multitude of American industries: Finance, Education, and most under the radar: Healthcare.
Countless 1st-generation students lack the guidance other students are able to take advantage of in the college-admissions process. A majority of these student's parents are non-proficient in English, and none have gone through the process themselves.
Geoengineering isn't science fiction anymore. From spraying particles in the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, to capturing carbon from the air and burying it underground, these ideas are moving from research papers to real proposals.
In the Modern Era, convincing deepfake videos have fooled millions, leading many to cause alarm and spread false information before anyone can verify what is true and what isn't.
Every day, countless individuals worldwide are forced to silently face mental health challenges but lack the access to the necessary support that they require.
Artificial intelligence (AI), a general purpose technology, is rapidly remolding the U.S. economy, with major implications for productivity, wages, and employment. Recently, discoveries in AI (e.g. LLMs) have made AI tools easily attainable.
In the heart of Africa lies the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country full of both great wealth and deep challenges. Beneath its soil are some of the world's most valuable minerals that power our smartphones, laptops, and electric cars.
When one wakes up, they think back to their dream, or they simply can't remember it. Well, what even is a dream? A dream is what one experiences when they fall into a restful sleep.
The architecture of global power remains, despite superficial advancements, a stark monument to gender disparity, where the journey for women leaders is less a defined path than a labyrinthine climb against gravity.
By the time NASA astronauts take their next steps on the moon, many of today's highschoolers will be stepping into voting booths for the very first time. One small step for human kind could coincide with one giant leap in youth civic power—but only if we choose to use it.
The camera on the corner train car was a matte-black dome. Subtle. It had occupied the spot for months, but now it flashed — once, then ongoing. By 2025, "smart surveillance" wasn't shocking.
We used to think that black holes were permanent and unchangeable. This perspective changed in 1974 when Stephen Hawking proposed that black holes emit what is now called Hawking radiation, which is a result of quantum effects at the event horizon.
"The only thing more depressing than being depressed is pretending you're not." For too many students around the world, the two words "I'm fine," are used to mask a state of hopelessness, depression, and silent battles.
The United States faces an unprecedented youth mental health crisis. Rates of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress are rising, yet traditional counseling services are stretched thin, particularly in schools and underserved communities.
Countries are often classified into two categories: developed countries and developing countries. While the difference usually depends on factors like trade and the number of major cities, one issue stands out in developed countries: the environmental impact of expanding into larger land.
On August 15, 2025, Anchorage, Alaska, became the unlikely center of global diplomacy. Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met face-to-face at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in what was billed as a historic attempt to reset relations and push forward peace talks over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is one of the most prominent law enforcement agencies in the United States. It is tasked with investigating and preventing crime on a national scale.
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction lingo—it is today one of the era's leading technologies. From forecasting protein shapes to generating artwork, AI is rapidly remapping fields long thought to be exclusive to humans.
What if the next generation's education extended beyond Shakespeare and algebra to include subjects that inform students on the basic framework of their rights and obligations in order to better equip them to navigate life?
Just a decade ago, people would have to write millions of drafts to find the "right" one, yet today you can create paragraphs in just seconds. Lots has changed in the world and as society and technology have evolved over recent years, one concept has gained exponential popularity: artificial intelligence, also commonly referred to as AI.
Stress affects both mind and body. Therefore, it leads to physical and mental problems. To cope, many individuals seek comfort through distractions, which may include drugs, therapy, or other methods.
Imagine opening your phone in the morning and scrolling through news articles, stories, or even poems, only to realize later that none of them were written by a human being. That sounds like science fiction, but it is already happening right now.
In the current day and age, most teenagers utilize social media on a highly-frequent basis. Whether it's internet surfing, mindlessly scrolling through the never-ending reels on Instagram, or putting together a Pinterest Board, many teenagers pay significantly large amounts of attention to their social media apps than engage in other activities to spend their free time.
During the hot, sunny summer days, one thing above all is cherished in Arizona: water. In Arizona, one of the main problems that comes with living in a desert is water, unsurprisingly.
Seeing my people raise their voices in protest helped me overcome my fear of speaking out.
Fundamentally, policy analysis is problem solving. Analysts begin by identifying the problem—such as rising unemployment—and then move to collect evidence through facts, reports, and case studies.
When we imagine the future of exploration, we often think of sleek spacecraft, self-driving robots, or AI-powered drones. But what if the next leap forward didn't have wheels at all?
Automated weapon systems (AWS) are transitioning from niche experiments to normal aspects of future defense planning. AWS can process sensor data rapidly, respond faster than humans, and run around the clock.
Balochistan covers 44% of Pakistan's land yet it's the province with the lowest literacy rate with only a literacy rate of 58.7 percent, way lower than the country's average.
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in daily life, governments face growing pressure to regulate digital privacy.
Our heart works nonstop, tirelessly all the time, every single second of our lives, yet we take our health for granted. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Traumatic brain injuries can be severe or mild and are caused by an outside force on the head. "Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a brain function change caused by external forces, which is one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide."
Federal raids and military response in Los Angeles trigger legal challenges and constitutional debate over immigration enforcement.
A 90-day extension of the U.S.–China tariff truce has given businesses and markets a moment of relief, but underlying tensions remain.
Reno has launched a project to expand protected bike lanes in busy downtown and university neighborhoods. With electric scooters becoming more popular, city officials say they want to create safer, dedicated space for all wheeled commuters.
Hospitals in and around Columbus are facing a staffing squeeze this summer. Influenza strains—still circulating into August—plus lingering COVID-related absences have stretched nursing and support teams thin.
Des Moines Public Schools is testing a new program that keeps school libraries open during summer months and school breaks.
In early August, record heat combined with dry conditions in central Texas has raised wildfire risk to high across several counties.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50% amid political pressure and economic uncertainty.
Climate change is not just a global environmental issue; it's also a significant threat to global food security. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns are disrupting agricultural production and food supply chains.
As artificial intelligence and automation continue to advance, the future of work is becoming increasingly uncertain. Many jobs are at risk of being automated, and new skills are required to remain competitive in the job market.
Are you a student interested in writing about legislation and policy? We'd love to hear from you!
