Author: Stella Mitchell
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Analyzing the Federal Indictment of Former President Donald Trump: A Critical Perspective
The federal indictment of former President Donald Trump for retaining and concealing sensitive and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago has sparked partisan reactions. However, it is important to approach the issue with a focus on the facts, the law, and due process. This is a significant event that demands serious scrutiny. Conservatives and Republicans have valid…
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Michigan State University Professor Sued for Requiring Students to Pay for Left-Wing Advocacy
A Michigan State University professor is being sued by two of her students for allegedly requiring them to pay a $99 membership fee for an online “community” she secretly controlled. The professor, Amy Wisner, donated the funds to left-wing causes, including Planned Parenthood. The students’ attorneys have filed the lawsuit against Michigan State University officials…
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Understanding British Abortion Law: Exceptions vs. Rights
British abortion law is unique in that it is framed in terms of exceptions rather than rights. The 1967 Abortion Act legalized abortion under specific circumstances, but did not repeal the preexisting abortion ban. As a result, if the necessary conditions are not met, abortion remains a criminal offense under the 1861 Offences against the…
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Is the Fed Making the Same Mistakes as in the 1970s with Inflation?
John Taylor, a colleague at the Hoover Institution, developed the Taylor rule for monetary policy by analyzing years of inflation-fighting around the world and evaluating the effectiveness of different practices. The rule is frequently cited by economists because it works. Based on theory and evidence, the Taylor rule tells us where the interest rate needs…
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Why the Navy Should Cease Construction of San Antonio-Class LPDs
As Congress considers the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the future of the Navy’s amphibious force, specifically the San Antonio-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ships, is a topic of great debate. Some argue that due to increasing costs, the LPDs should be reduced in complexity and size or have the construction timeline stretched to…