Articles
God in Government: Assessing the Modern Intersections and Implications of Religion and Secular Politics
Behind the growing influence of faith in politics lies a deeper concern: the erosion of secularism, the marginalization of minority voices, and the use of religion to shape policy. Politics & World editor, Shree Dave, examines how Religious Interest Groups in the United States and the culturalization of Christianity in European populist movements have reshaped supposedly secular democracies. From lobbying and legislation to embedding religion in national identity, this article explores how faith is leveraged to justify exclusionary policies and argues for protecting pluralism, equality, and true secularity.
Structural Reforms to Restore the U.S. Supreme Court’s Legitimacy
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is at a crossroads. In recent years, the nation’s highest court has gone from a non-partisan arbiter to a politicized arm of the government, leading many to cast doubt on the integrity of their decisions. In this editorial, Politics & the World editor, Max Odlozinski, discusses if the SCOTUS can regain its legitimacy.
The Playbook Behind Trump’s Tariff Chaos
This article will explore the evolution of U.S. tariff policy and the current trade policy of President Trump during his second term. By tracing the development of tariffs from the founding of the United States through to Trump’s potential second-term plans, this piece aims to examine how tariffs have re-emerged as a tool for President Trump to address the economic and geopolitical challenges facing the U.S.