Political Column

Back With A Vengeance: President Trump Debilitates Affordable Care Act (ACA) Markets

October 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon It is a shame to see the president of our nation threaten the core of health care and the health security of millions of Americans with the sole [...]

America’s Leadership Vice: Las Vegas Highlights Lack of Political Leadership

October 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon It seemed like the wave of stretchers would never cease to overwhelm the staff at Las Vegas’ Sunrise Hospital after Stephen Paddock murdered 58 [...]

Cinco de Mayo: Why the Date Matters Beyond Sombreros and Beer

May 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

For on May 5th, 1862, the Mexican army did the impossible and defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. Written by Aldo Aragon In the United States, the date has [...]

Trumped-Up Trickle-Down: Will Lower Corp. Tax Rates Boost Growth?

May 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon Let’s make something quite clear: corporations have no problem making profits right now. Corporate profits, as a percent of GDP, are the highest they [...]

The Week Ahead: Republicans, Brace Yourselves

April 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon 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

April 18, 2017 // 1 Comment

Written by Aldo Aragon As Congress enjoys a two-week recess, Republicans prepare to endeavor upon tax reform once Congress reconvenes. After the healthcare debacle, the White [...]

The Plot Thickens: President Trump’s Military Action and Its Implications

April 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon If we want to preserve our international institutions and protect the values those institutions are founded upon, something has to happen when the [...]

As I Lay Browsing: Internet Privacy in a Republican Age

April 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon 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

March 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon 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

March 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

Written by Aldo Aragon 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 Budget [...]