Enquiry: A Publication of the AHI Undergraduate Fellows | vol. X
In the wake of Justice Antonin Scalia’s untimely death, the ideological future of the court hangs in the balance. The court’s eight members are now split on many interpretive issues, which would make a new justice a key swing vote in certain cases. President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, from the Federal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, to fill Scalia’s spot.
Read MoreKim Jong Un looked on last Friday as North Korea fired a short-range missile off its east coast. This event is the latest in a series of North Korean missile launches in response to what the media has called an extended period of elevated military tension on the Korean peninsula, triggered by Pyongyang’s fourth nuclear test on January 6.
Read MoreAs one of the most unathletic and uncoordinated teenagers that God ever created, I avoided all extracurricular sports and spent most of my high school years working multiple minimum wage jobs. Low wage employment allows millions of young and less-educated workers to acquire the skills needed to advance in the job market. Another hike in the minimum wage could eviscerate employment opportunities for thousands of workers across New York.
Read MoreDavid Cameron set the date for a British referendum on membership in the European Union for June 23 of this year. He promises to run a vigorous campaign to stay in, whereas many high ranking officials, including the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, and Justice Secretary, Michael Gove, promise to lead a strong initiative to abandon the Union.
Read MoreIf voter turnout is any indication of enthusiasm, then Republicans are more motivated than ever to participate in choosing who will not only represent them in the election against Hillary, but also define the future of the party in other elections.
Read MoreTaking into consideration a number of recent shootings that were both tragic and abhorrent, such as those in San Bernardino, Newtown, and Aurora, it’s no wonder that many Americans feel so strongly that more gun control is necessary. In contrast, one can also see how the strong regulatory sentiment has led to gun-owners to feel threatened, a feeling that has helped fuel gun sales.
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