George Washington declared in 1793 the neutral position of United States in the war between France and Britain. This was one of the first executive […]
Author Archives: Charlie Gallo
Executive Orders vs Presidential Proclamations in the United States
Both executive orders and presidential proclamations are two common types of presidential directives in the United States. These directives are written or oral instructions or […]
How the Second Trump Administration is Defying the Courts
The second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump took off with a series of controversial executive orders that were later challenged in U.S. courts. Several […]
What is an Autopen? And is It Legal to Use It For Signatures?
Donald Trump declared that the presidential pardons made by former president Joe Biden as void and vacant because they were signed using an autopen or […]
These Groups are Taking Action Against DOGE and Elon Musk
The United States Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE under the direct leadership of billionaire Elon Musk and orders from Donald Trump has disrupted various […]
Fa’afafine: The Recognized Third Gender of Samoa
There is a class of men somewhere in a group of islands in the South Pacific who exhibit effeminate behaviors, take on atypical masculine roles, […]
In Brief: Explaining the Laken Riley Act
Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law on 29 January 2025. This is the first law signed in his second term. This empowers […]
Why Is Trump Withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization?
Donald Trump signed a pile of executive orders after being sworn in and on his first day in office. These included a specific order to […]
The Economic Accomplishments of the Biden Administration
Sentiments about the United States economy under the tenure of Joe Biden from January 2021 to January 2025 are often divided between two main concerns. […]
How Did The Biden Administration Manage Inflation?
Inflation was one of the main pain points of the Biden administration. It was also blamed as one of the reasons why Kamala Harris lost […]