US Culture

Name: George Foster Roughly a month ago, I had the pleasure of attending the 2026 National High School Model United Nations Conference from March 18th to March 21st. However, as much as I enjoyed discussing the decolonization of France’s overseas territories in SPECPOL (Special Political and Decolonization Committee), the highlight of the experience was listening to guest speaker Mitt Romney on the second day of the conference. It was such a highlight that I recorded several

By George Foster When it comes to a lively and fierce debate The US definitely takes the argument cake And when it comes to owning firearms Both sides argue and try to outcharm For those who shoot for the fun and thrill There are videogames, with cheaper bills And while I am okay with guns for hunting Guns from the army, I will keep shunting And while many believe guns keep them safe Even as others look bitterly down and chafe By allowing everyone to own a nice fancy gun The

Name: George Foster To say the United States is a polarized nation today would be a massive understatement, and it’s not hard to see why. No matter your beliefs, anyone can take in the fierce debates raging over political alignment, foreign policy, immigration, race, gender, laws, education, spending, medical care, etc. Ours is a decade marked by political debate and disagreement, and there are many stories and aspects to this rift. But politics isn’t just the ideas; it's the

Name: George Foster In mid-December 1791, Congress passed the infamous Bill of Rights, 10 amendments to the US Constitution that were made to correct its deficiencies and prevent an overreach of federal power. Now, while the Bill has several important amendments that guarantee things such as a right to a fair trial or freedom of speech, one of the most infamous and controversial amendments is the 2nd amendment, which reads that… “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to