Jonathan Walker
Jonathan loves talking politics, economics and philosophy. He carries unique perspectives on everything making him a rather odd mix of liberal-conservative with a streak of independent Austrian thought.
NYC to Remove ‘Slave Owner’ Thomas Jefferson’s Statue
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most renowned figures in American history. A principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was also the third President of the United States. Jefferson’s statue in the chambers...
Power Crisis Pushing China Back to Coal
China, reeling under a power crisis that is affecting industrial production and its economy, might have to set aside an ambitious plan to curb carbon emissions. The country has already approved several new coal-fired power...
EU Committee Plans to Visit Taiwan as Beijing Warns Against Deepening Ties
A delegation from the European Union (EU) is reportedly planning a visit to Taiwan in November. The European Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the EU (INGE) will visit Taiwan...
Colin Powell Passes Away From COVID-19 Complications Despite Being Fully Vaccinated
Colin Powell, a retired general and former U.S. Secretary of State, passed away on Oct. 18 at the age of 84 according to an announcement from his family. He died due to “complications from COVID-19.”...
School Cafeterias Struggling; Latest Victim of America’s Supply Chain Crisis
The supply chain crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is now beginning to affect school meals. Nutrition administrators at schools are scrambling to secure supplies so as to put healthy meals on the table for...
China’s Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile Test Takes Washington by Surprise
China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile back in August, 2021 according to a Financial Times (FT) report. Individuals who knew about these tests revealed to the media outlet that the rocket carrying the hypersonic glide...
China’s Third Quarter GDP Falls Below Expectations, Weakest Growth Rate in a Year
China released its third-quarter GDP numbers and the results are lower than market expectations. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China grew by just 4.9 percent in Q3, its weakest growth...
Supply Chain Crisis Resulting in Empty Grocery Shelves Across the US
The supply chain crisis in the United States is becoming so severe that it has started affecting basic necessities like groceries. Some supermarkets are running out of products to stock on their shelves. At Publix...
Delta Airlines Rejects Vaccine Mandate
While many U.S. airlines are mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, Delta Airlines is prioritizing workers rather than vaccines. In an interview with Fox Business, CEO Ed Bastian referred to COVID-19 mandates as “divisive.” Bastian revealed...
Countering Beijing’s Economic Retaliation Tactics Through New US Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers recently announced a bill that aims to counteract the Chinese regime’s use of economics to coerce and influence other countries. The Countering China Economic Coercion Act bill was introduced by...
Chinese and Russian Cyber Threats Discussed in US Conference
The U.S. National Security Council recently hosted an online conference that discussed cybersecurity threats. 30 nations participated, including ministers from South Korea, Japan, UK, Brazil, India, and Australia. The focus of the meeting was ransomware...
Made-in-China COVID-19 Vaccines Lose Appeal With Decreased Effectiveness
Chinese Sinopharm and Coronavac Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) shots have been administered in many countries, accounting for approximately 50 percent of doses delivered globally. However, their effectiveness is being questioned, with some studies showing that...