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The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Today, the filibuster is a tool that grows ever more crucial to the stability of the federal government and the healthy functioning of our democracy. It ensures the Senate performs the job it was made for, to prevent fast-tracked, partisan or extreme laws and allows the minority a voice in the nation’s government.

A protection against partisanship

by Jonathan Szeto, STEM Editor January 23, 2025

Politicians often make ambitious promises, from overhauling the American healthcare system or regulating abortion policies nationwide. But consequential bills with a wide-ranging impact that most Americans...

Navigating political engagement in age of algorithms

Navigating political engagement in age of algorithms

by Jessica Wang and Lily Shi November 22, 2024

America is no stranger to political strife, but today’s divisions are more personal than ever. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey, 63% of Democrats and 70% of Republicans view members...

What can be burdened by what has been

What can be burdened by what has been

by Jessica Wang, Winged Post Managing Editor October 21, 2024

Kamala Harris’s policies, particularly those that appear to cater to moderates or adopt conservative stances, warrant scrutiny about the consistency of the values that her progressive platform supports...

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