Preventing gun violence is a recurring theme in U.S. history. One approach has been the initiation of “Red Flag” Laws.…

A rise in school shootings in the past few years left many wondering whether armed officers should be set up…

The argument that surrounds controversial historical monuments has long existed but re-emerged after George Floyd’s death and the unrest that…

Public property is designed and built for all citizens. However, an argument has emerged around whether this also applies to…

A recent increase in state bills restricting transgender rights has sparked intense debate on whether transgender individuals should have additional…

As big tech companies expand their dominance over the United States economy and the lives of Americans, a question arises…

President Biden’s recent plan to bring back net neutrality has reignited the debate over whether the government should restore net…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a complete shock to the world, and with war once again returned to Europe…

The presence of U.S. troops in Japan has been a flashpoint issue between the two countries since the infamous gang…

The United States and Israel have enjoyed a close and amicable trading and political relationship since its inception in 1948,…

The withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan had severe consequences for the U.S., its allies, and Afghanistan itself. Within 3…

A rise in deadly mass shootings and gun violence perpetrated by young adults begs the question of whether the minimum…

Striking is a time-honored tradition to protest for better working conditions and unions have been central to this tradition but…

The debate around racial profiling came to the forefront following the death of George Floyd, having many wondering whether this…

Recent tragedies such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting revived the debate on gun control and its loopholes, questioning…

In the past decades, more and more states permit same-day registration – a law that allows any qualified resident to…

In the past few decades, a discussion around how to tackle income inequality, increasing poverty, and overall economic problems, has…

The overturning of Roe v Wade has prompted anti-abortion lawmakers to call once again to defund Planned Parenthood, but their…

One way to combat climate change that has been promoted in the last few decades is renewable energy - and…

The porn industry is worth an estimated $97 billion dollars worldwide, so there is no doubt there is money to…

With increasing inflation and growing unemployment, poverty is on the rise. Some say the government should be doing more to…

The recent overturning of Roe v Wade has prompted many to point out the lack of resources for mothers, such…

A former Republican candidate had called to repeal the Second Amendment in 2018, launching a debate between those who believe…

The recidivism rate in the United States is 71 percent, leaving many wondering whether the current criminal justice system is…

With a turnout that is usually low, especially for midterm congressional elections, many wonder whether implementing automatic voter registration wouldn’t…

Automation has evolved so much and at such a rapid pace that it is now everywhere, leaving many wondering whether…

Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has rekindled the debate on the US healthcare crisis and put the issue of the need…

The use of CBD oil to combat ails or anxiety is growing in popularity – not just for humans, but…

Low voter turnout is a consistent issue in the United States, leaving some to wonder whether one efficient way to…

Between the tax rate cuts of the Trump administration and the present-day proposal of the Biden administration to increase them…

As people like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos make more money than has ever existed before, many are wondering whether…

A point of contention for over a century that was brought back to the fore by the Trump administration, the…

As undocumented individuals that were brought to the United States as children toil in limbo as to what their future…

Although the police force has been receiving military surplus equipment for decades, some now ask if the police hasn’t become…

As the cost of prescription drugs has risen more than 50% in recent years, a debate emerged on whether the…

While GMOs’ use in agriculture has gradually increased over the years, many wonder how beneficial they truly are to both…

The legal drinking age has been 21 nationwide since 1984, but several states have considered lowering the drinking age over…

With the covid pandemic leading to another stock market crash in 2020, people are wondering whether stronger financial oversight of…

Hockey is one of the few contact sports where fighting between players doesn't result in immediate disqualifications for the players…

The rise of social movements like Black Lives Matter and the fight against climate change, has seen a surge of…

The death of Breonna Taylor in a no-knock raid shook the United States and had many advocating for the removal…

Juvenile arrests have been on the decline for the past two decades, but many still have polarized views on whether…

With Seattle being the first to implement democracy vouchers and some states putting a pilot voucher program in place, many…

A flurry of recent Supreme Court decisions has left the nation polarized, with some proposing the idea of adding more…

The global body governing the rules of swimming, F.I.N.A., recently ruling that transgender women would not be allowed to compete…

With Congress approving a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a question looms on whether the U.S. should decrease its…

A debate opened in recent years over the fairness of student athletes being paid for practicing their sport in college,…

While some say rescinding voting rights is a fair penalty for those who have committed heinous crimes, a recent legislative…

The humanitarian and economic situation in Venezuela has been dire for years, particularly since the alleged fraudulent elections that reinstated…

Iraq’s alleged ties to 9/11 and the possibility of it having Weapons of Mass Destruction led many people to support…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 caused the United States and allies to impose unprecedented sanctions on…

While prison reform activists have long championed releasing non-violent offenders from prison, others wonder whether a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to non-violent…

In a context of much debate over police violence, many consider the benefits of requiring police officers to wear body…

The past few years have seen conflicting opinions emerge about whether to replace public prisons with privatized ones

School leaders have been disputing the effectiveness of academic requirements, with some arguing for the strengthening of GPA requirements and…

Tension tightens over the First Amendment’s religious clauses, opening up the old debate about religion's place in public schools

In a world that quickly evolves and that tries to become more inclusive, many question the standardized testing’s continued relevance…

As the number of schools that establish uniform policies steadily increases in the United States, many wonder whether school uniforms…

Although the United States has not had a problem removing small denominations in the past, controversy exists over whether the…

Children and teens having mobile devices has become commonplace over the past decade, which has sparked a debate on whether…

The aftermath of the 2020 presidential election shined a spotlight on the extent to which newly proposed voter identification laws…

In a time when there is much debate around political correctness and understanding how certain ideas and language can be…

Student complaints about overwhelming homework assignments have made many Americans skeptical about the benefits of homework, as many wonder if…

As video game technology continues to improve at a rapid pace, implementing these games into the classroom to enhance learning…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the debate about free school lunch in America has been reignited. Across the…

As society becomes more concerned about the well-being of animals, a debate has emerged about whether animal testing should be…

In the last few decades, a debate has emerged on whether labeling obesity a disease was actually helping or hindering…

The Covid-19 pandemic and its devastating consequences raised the question of whether the government should make vaccination mandatory or optional

Within the conversation on how to combat climate change, a debate has formed on whether eliminating plastic bottles would actually…

Prostitution has been a polarizing debate for long, with both sides disagreeing to a varying degree on whether it is…

Since the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020, Americans ask themselves how police training can be better suited for…

After decades of the war on drugs, followed by the gradual legalization of marijuana in different States all over the…

In August 2019, the New York Times Magazine launched an initiative to openly discuss the history of slavery in the…

These past few years, the international scene has been dominated by the so-called “trade war” between the U.S. and China,…

With NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick sparking a national debate by kneeling for the national anthem during a football game, a…

With the federal minimum wage lagging far behind some states’ mandated levels, liberals and conservatives have been arguing about whether…

In a context of growing economic competition between countries, whether the U.S. should enact tariffs remains a salient question

With roots in President Nixon's 1970s era drug policies, "the war on drugs" has faced new questions over whether increasing…

In a time when discrimination and wage disparity are both heavily debated, the question arises of whether the government should…

From phones to cars to weapons, the use of artificial intelligence technology is quickly growing and expanding to new territories,…

With scholars showing renewed interest in psychedelic treatments that were abandoned decades ago, some suggest that these substances may have…

New strict abortion laws in the state of Texas led to a renewed battle over the landmark Roe v. Wade…

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an intense debate about whether mask mandates are a necessary measure during a global health emergency…

With student loan debt for higher education rising to new levels, many have called for student loans to be forgiven

With charter schools blurring the line between public and private institutions, proponents tout high test scores and college acceptance rates…

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum exert a growing impact on the global economy, law, and the environment, legislators and…

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the question of whether increasing financial regulation could help prevent such crises re-emerged

Protests across the U.S. raised questions about whether racism is, in fact, embedded through laws, regulations, and common practices across…

A number of hot-button state legislative proposals has amplified a debate about whether a person's own gender identity should be…

With global trends since World War II abolishing the death penalty in most countries, an ongoing debate in the U.S.…

After a series of high-profile police brutality incidents, questions emerged about the judicial doctrine of qualified immunity and how it…

Following George Floyd's death and the rise of the #blacklivesmatter movement, America began debating whether removing police department funding altogether…