Cody Urban

Cuba in the Dark

Cuba returns to the national and international spotlight at it faces both a severe national energy crisis and the potential of another large-scale U.S. military incursion in the Western Hemisphere. This is in the wake of a U.S.-driven and historic armed regime change in Venezuela, followed by a massive multi-front war led by U.S.-Israeli forces […]

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How Much Will Abortion Rights Be A Factor In The 2026 Midterms?

Abortion is among the most highly debated public policy issues in American history, particularly in the wake of the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade following its Dobbs v. Jackson decision, ongoing litigation in lower courts, and continuing battles over access in state legislatures. It is a question involves a wide range of ethical and social dimensions

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Divided We Stand: A Polarized Present … And A Dystopic Future

Approaching its 250th birthday, America feels like two nations sharing one flag. Neighbors become enemies over one or two election cycles. Truth turned into opinion. Social media platforms ablaze with never-ending toxicity and conflict. Conversations turned into battlefields. Media outlets staking claim to ideological positions. Civil disagreements in legislatures breaking out in actual fights. Holiday

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From Chernobyl To COVID: Apocalyptic Case Studies In Government Irresponsibility

As we’re coming up on 40 years since human civilization’s largest and most deadly nuclear meltdown disaster, it’s worth exploring the circumstances that led to it. But while doing that, keep in mind: it’s not a matter of what went wrong, it’s a matter of who didn’t do what they were supposed to do. Assessing these disasters

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Thoughts On The Protection Of The Federal Workforce

A very recent and protracted government shutdown, as partisan driven and politically charged as it was, put a fresh and needed spotlight on federal workers. The experience, in some way, offered a silver lining, forcing American’s to revisit the critical importance of federal workers, all playing a vital role in keeping the nation running efficiently and effectively.

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As “TrumpRx” Launches, Let’s Take A Look At America’s Prescription Drug Crisis

Imagine a world in which essential medications came with prices so high that they could devastate a family’s finances. This all captures the reality of the American healthcare system, where – among other challenges – skyrocketing prescription drug costs disrupt the economic outlook for countless families. It factored into a bitter and hyper-partisan clash between

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