Leo Mahe

The Obesity Epidemic in America: Investigating the Causes and Solutions

Americans often view obesity as a personal issue that people must resolve for themselves. While it’s all too common nowadays to blame overweight individuals for their weight gain, obesity rates...

From Pariah to Palatable

On the first anniversary of Earth Day in 1971, the “Crying Indian” ad campaign from the environmental organization, Keep America Beautiful (KAB), showcased an indigenous man distressed by the amount...

Can Israel's Bombing Campaign End Hamas?

          For over a hundred days after Hamas militants crossed Israel’s border on October 7, killing 1,139 people and taking around 250 hostages, Israel has bombed...

Who's Working for the Working Class?

In a reverse-polarized political climate, where the electorate votes “against” candidates as much as they vote “for” their rivals, Trump should be a pretty easy target, right? The fascist rhetoric,...

A Polemic on Plastic

          Plastics are a staple of humanity, but they are not a harmless convenience. Through advertising campaigns, front organizations, and faulty education, the plastics industry hides...

The Magical Andy Kim

Five years into office, Rep. Andy Kim stands out in a crowded district with once-tight battles between Republicans and Democrats. His district voted for Donald Trump, while Kim voted to...