Cinco de Mayo: Why the Date Matters Beyond Sombreros and Beer
For on May 5th, 1862, the Mexican army did the impossible and defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. Written by Aldo Gonzalez In the United States, the date has [...]
Political Column
Aldo Gonzalez is a freshman at Stern studying Business & Political Economy. Aldo’s column explores the political landscape in the United States and abroad from a center-left perspective.
Trumped-Up Trickle-Down: Will Lower Corp. Tax Rates Boost Growth?
Written by Aldo Gonzalez Let’s make something quite clear: corporations have no problem making profits right now. Corporate profits, as a percent of GDP, are the highest [...]
The Week Ahead: Republicans, Brace Yourselves
Written by Aldo Gonzalez After a two-week recess, Congressional Republicans and the White House will return to an interesting and potentially damaging week. Republican [...]
Tax Day: Understanding the Republican Logic Behind Tax Cuts for the Top
Written by Aldo Gonzalez As Congress enjoys a two-week recess, Republicans prepare to endeavor upon tax reform once Congress reconvenes. After the healthcare debacle, the [...]
The Plot Thickens: President Trump’s Military Action and Its Implications
If we want to preserve our international institutions and protect the values those institutions are founded upon, something has to happen when the citizens of a country [...]
As I Lay Browsing: Internet Privacy in a Republican Age
Written by Aldo Gonzalez Over the weekend, many struggled to define reality as April Fool’s Day prompted chaos. Amidst it all, one bill propelled by Republican members of [...]
The Great Negotiator in Question: House Freedom Caucus wrestles AHCA vote into submission
Written by Aldo Gonzalez On the seven-year anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, Speaker Ryan, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and President Trump expected [...]
American Health Care Act: What is it and the philosophical battle at the core
Written by Aldo Gonzalez News cycles are running rampant delving into the American Health Care Act (AHCA). But what exactly is it and what would it do? The Congressional [...]
Trumpian Economics: Pro-Business for the Short Run
Written by Aldo Gonzalez Just like the 17 other Republican candidates, President-elect Trump grabbed the Reagan flag of limited government and waved it furiously, ensuring a [...]
