Mao Tse-tung is one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century, and through his revolutionary leadership and state-building efforts, he shaped the course of modern Chinese history. As the main architect of the People's Republic of China, Mao worked to end decades of civil war and foreign invasion, while instituting a new political order. Mao's leadership combined ideological commitment with strategic pragmatism, which allowed the Chinese Communist Party to mobilize...

In the National Hockey League, or the NHL, the Stanley Cup is awarded to the playoff champion team of the year, whose name is engraved onto the cup. There are more than 3,400 names on the cup today. There are many traditions with the Stanley Cup; examples include drinking champagne from the cup, each player in the winning team could keep the cup for a day, and more. Each year, sixteen hockey teams in the USA qualify for the initial playoff bracket. First, the top three teams from each of the...

As of February 28, 2026, the U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran. They targeted military, government, and nuclear sites. This was called Operation Epic Fury, and the purpose of it was to ensure that “Iran shouldn’t have nuclear weapons”. This resulted in thousands of people being killed, including Iranian citizens. The U.S. involvement in Iran was a mistake and unjustified for several reasons. The following strong arguments show that the U.S. should not be attacking Iran, even though there...