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Silenced, but Not Forgotten
Pulse nightclub tragedy: A memorial article exploring the 2016 shooting, its impact on LGBTQ+ rights, and the ongoing fight for gun control. Remembering lives lost and the resilient spirit of a commun...
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Silenced, but Not Forgotten
Pulse nightclub tragedy: A memorial article exploring the 2016 shooting, its impact on LGBTQ+ rights, and the ongoing fight for gun control. Remembering lives lost and the resilient spirit of a commun...
Ballot Secrecy vs. Vote Verification: A Delicate Balance
Ballot secrecy laws mean U.S. voters cannot verify their vote was counted, so elections rely on audits, recounts and safeguards to ensure accurate results.
Trump-EU Trade Deal: A Precarious Truce
Learn about the July 2025 Trump-EU trade framework, a deal imposing a 15% tariff on most EU imports and securing U.S. investment and energy purchases, designed to avert a trade war but criticized for ...
A Citizen's Guide to the U.S. National AI R&D Strategic Plan: Understanding Federal AI Priorities
A Citizen's Guide to the U.S. National AI R&D Strategic Plan:
Introducing the Archivist
The Archivist | Crayon Box Politics July 23, 2025 Introducing The Archivist: A New Initiative from Crayon Box Politics to Democratize Government Data TL/DR The Archivist is a new AI-powered research a...
What makes the United States of America the Greatest Country in the World?
Discover how the erosion of reproductive rights and the housing crisis are hindering the American Dream. This article explores the impacts of recent Supreme Court decisions and rising costs on America...
The Tit-for-Tat Political Weaponization of the American Legal System
Weaponization of the American legal system is explored, examining how both Democrats and Republicans use it for political gain. This analysis covers accusations, impacts on judicial integrity, and the...
Its True! A Double Standard Exists in The American Judicial System
A look into whether a double standard exists in the American judicial system based on political ideology, race, or socio-economic status.
Partisan Gerrymandering: Disenfranchising Voters and Skewing Representation
Understanding partisan gerrymandering is crucial for comprehending its impact on fair elections and voter representation. This article delves into how gerrymandering distorts electoral maps, disenfran...
The Threat of Voter Suppression Tactics Disguised as Fraud Prevention to US Elections
Examining how voter suppression tactics, framed as fraud prevention, disproportionately affect minority groups and undermine US elections, despite minimal evidence of widespread fraud.
Loaded Questions: The Complexities of Gun Control and Mental Health in America
Gun control, mental health, gun violence, Second Amendment, public health crisis
Driving Towards Energy Independence: The Power of Electric Vehicles
Embrace energy independence! Discover how electric vehicles can free the U.S. from foreign oil reliance, boost the economy, and create jobs. Learn about cost savings, range solutions, and the path to ...
Fighting Different Wars: A Transgender Veteran's Path to Equality
This personal narrative from a 100% disabled Afghanistan Veteran offers a powerful, first-hand account of being a transgender individual, navigating self-discovery, societal pressures, and the fight f...
The Debt Ceiling Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb of Political Brinkmanship in America
Navigate the complexities of the US debt ceiling: understanding its origins, political weaponization, and the severe economic risks of default. Explore solutions for fiscal responsibility.
America, the Dream
A little over 20 years ago, I gave a speech in high school; the topic was about what being an American meant to me.
Liz Cheney for Speaker: A Solution to Congressional Stalemate
Exploring Liz Cheney as a radical solution for Speaker of the House to end congressional gridlock. Discover how an "outsider" Speaker could foster compromise and shift the role towards mediation, beyo...
The 118th Congress: A Case Study on Party Politics and the Need for Change
An in-depth analysis of the recent turmoil within the US House of Representatives, examining how internal Republican strife and the limitations of a two-party system have led to political gridlock and...
Bridging the Political Divide: A Chance to Unify Congress
Navigating extreme political polarization in the US, this article proposes a bipartisan coalition in Congress to overcome gridlock and restore effective governance.
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20230508 Trial and Error: The Story of United States Immigration Policy
Explore the complex evolution of US immigration policy, from early restrictions like the Chinese Exclusion Act to modern visa systems. Understand how historical events and changing national priorities...
Birthright Citizenship and Immigration Policy: Exploring the Human Impact
Explore the profound human impact of birthright citizenship and immigration policy in the US. Delve into real-life scenarios, the "anchor baby" myth, and the devastating human cost of deportation, cha...
Hypothetical Meets Historical: A Primer on US Immigration Policy
An imagined crisis of climate refugees in America today offers a chilling parallel to the real struggles of Dust Bowl migrants in the 1930s. Explore the historical echoes of blaming the "other" and fi...
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The Rise of Medical Societies and Formalized Care
What's Wrong With The American Healthcare System? The Healthcare Insurance Racket
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Reproductive Rights Part3
Learn about the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling, which overturned Roe v. Wade, and explore the pro-life and pro-choice arguments. Carl Able offers a unique perspective, proposing a...
Reproductive Rights Part 2: Roe v. Wade and The Fight Over Reproductive Rights
Welcome to the second entry in the blog series about reproductive rights in the United States. In the last entry we discussed the existence of reproductive rights at the birth of the nation, and how t...
Reproductive Rights Part 1: Birth of the United States to Roe v. Wade
In this entry, the first of a three-part discussion - we will focus on abortion and the individual's right to choose whether they want to carry a child to term in their body. We should also be clear t...
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