Who exactly is the woman behind the pristine white caped blazer, signature red lip, and unapologetically bold hoop earrings? How is she breaking social and political barriers in an attempt to address the deeply rooted issues inherent in our country’s government? The media frenzy around up-and-coming Congresswoman and Democratic politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is truly one…
Congress, for the 18th time since 1976, failed to pass a budget for the fiscal year. For most of the population, things will go on as they have, but for 800,000 “non-essential” government employees, The United States seems to be at a standstill. Agencies including the National Park Service, NASA, the EPA, the NSF, the…
President Obama laid out a heavy agenda of policy initiatives during his politically charged State of the Union address. The speech covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy, as well as climate change, immigration, gun reform, poverty, and voting accessibility. He stressed the necessity of economic reforms that promote “a rising, thriving…
Voters have been rallying behind their candidates as the 2012 presidential election season is in full swing; however, some voters still remain undecided, and others would just like to learn more about the other candidates on the ballot. The Macaulay Messenger’s guide to the 2012 presidential election breaks down the beliefs of each candidate on…
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