Marcus’ Column
Algorithms Don’t Grant Asylum
This piece explores the risks of using artificial intelligence in U.S. asylum adjudications. While AI offers efficiency, asylum law demands individualized, fact-specific assessments that require human judgment, empathy, and due process. Algorithms risk dehumanizing applicants, perpetuating bias, and undermining constitutional and international protections, making clear that technology can support, but never replace, the human role in these life-altering decisions.
Canada as the 51st State: How Likely Is It to Happen?
This piece examines the ongoing debates and actions of the U.S. and Canadian Governments, Trump’s claims for annexation, and what it means for both countries and their citizens.
The TikTok Turnaround: The Uncertain Future of the Youth's Favorite App
This article focuses on the controversy of the app TikTok and the uncertainty of its future within the United States.
Firearms and Society: America's Divided Approach to Gun Laws
In the US, the discussion about how to stop gun violence is mostly about how to balance public safety with Second Amendment rights. Different state rules and political differences make it hard to solve this problem across the country.
Safeguarding Democracy
This piece highlights key issues like voter suppression, gerrymandering, and media bias as we approach the 2024 presidential election.