The Real Victims of the Migrant Crisis

The Real Victims of the Migrant Crisis

In recent days, the migrant crisis has escalated to an unprecedented level. Overwhelmed with the irrationally-intense pressure, President Trump threatened to close down the U.S.-Mexico border this week. Although well-known for his boisterous personality, the present...
Will a $70K Minimum Wage Work?

Will a $70K Minimum Wage Work?

A few years ago, a small Seattle-based company named Gravity Payments generated riveting headlines. After recognizing the rising cost of living in one of the most expensive cities in America, Gravity’s founder, Dan Price, decided to do something about it: he raised...
Automation: The New Labor Crisis

Automation: The New Labor Crisis

With student debt soaring into the stratosphere, an increasing number of people have advised against attending college. The key exception is if your curriculum involves STEM classes. Thanks to automated technologies, opportunities abound for engineers and those with...
The Dark Side to Automated Technologies

The Dark Side to Automated Technologies

After a disappointing 2018, several key technology firms are making a comeback this year. With the advent of the digitalization era, computers and smart devices have impacted our daily lives in ways previously unimaginable. However, automated technologies also suffer...
Here Comes the “Assault Weapons” Ban

Here Comes the “Assault Weapons” Ban

It’s always the predictable response after a firearms-related human tragedy. Following the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand, the country’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made good on her promise (or threat): starting immediately, the government has banned all...