Sanam Mehta

The American welfare system is built on the principle of moral desert rather than human need, meaning that access to aid depends on whether individuals are perceived as “deserving” according to moral standards established by the government.  Laws such as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996  and court decisions such as Dandridge v. Williams  emphasize how welfare eligibility reflects moral judgment by rewarding behaviors such as marriage and employment. ...

In an era where every political statement seems to spark outrage, the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on Charlie Kirk’s murder has reignited one of America’s oldest questions: how far should government influence extend into the realm of free expression? Who was Charlie Kirk? Charlie   Kirk was a political activist who aligned with conservative ideas and strongly supported President Trump’s political movement, Make American Great Again (MAGA). He held a notable presence on social media,...