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During Formula One’s Singapore Grand Prix a few weeks ago, security issues stemming from attacks before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were addressed by the Saudi Arabian Sports Minister, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal. For a refresher, in March, Houthi rebels hit an Aramco oil facility that was just 10 kilometers away from the track […]
Countries are allowed to create and enforce laws as they see fit, however, with Formula One become more welcoming of driver opinions and advocacy, recent news from Saudi Arabia should be sounding alarms throughout the sport–and the world. In 2021, the Saudi Arabia Special Criminal Court, which acts as its counterterrorism tribunal, sentenced Salma al-Shehab […]
Every election cycle, parties discuss election reform as if they have plans to actually do something about it. If we know one thing about American politics, however, it’s that progress is slow and division is intentional. We also know that “democracy” is subjective and only in tact if it benefits one side while screwing the […]
While the Avant Ivy is heavy on Formula One, I majored in government and therefore, I will always try to make connections to politics when appropriate. With that said, a lot of thought has gone into how government impacts Formula One, and vice versa. From direct national security threats as a result of war, to […]
Primary elections play a significant role in shaping how ballots will look in general elections, so to improve turnout, it’s important that voters understand the consequences of ignoring them. American elections have always been a highly charged and questionable (but unavoidable) topic and sector. Unfortunately, it’s an industry that few understand, and while chasing partisan […]