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Humzah is a high school senior from Texas who has developed an interest in U.S. economics, specifically in the realm of healthcare policy. Aside from being a debater, Humzah has written and researched for various organizations, publishing pieces ranging from longer-form policy analyses on nuclear energy to op-eds on the theater of American Party Politics.
Published Policy Briefs
The Run on Silicon Valley Bank
This brief will review the run on the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the looming implications. This bank was a cornerstone of one of the largest areas of economic prosperity in the U.S., it is not new as we have seen banks run throughout history. However, it has forced us to analyze the event in terms of policy that led to it occurring or could have prevented it from happening in order to improve the future economy.
The Role of Campaign Finance in Elections
When running for public office, individuals will attempt to maximize the contributions they receive as a means to help further their campaign. This brief will cover the history of campaign financing, the policy that surrounds it, and other policy options. This allows us to understand the current and desired impact of campaign financing on elections.
President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan
This brief will cover President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness proposal in relation to its economic implications. The relevance, history, related policy options, and a conclusion about said policy options will be demonstrated.
Impact of a Strong US Dollar
This brief will cover the current strength of the U.S. dollar and what it means for the economy. Relevance, history, related policy options, and a conclusion about said policy options will be demonstrated.
Inflation Reduction Act
This brief is focused on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, as in its elements and the various effects they may have on the economy. The relevance, history, and policy options regarding this act will be explored.
Fellowship Projects
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Published Opinion Articles
Thor - The Mythical God of Thunder but the Actual God of Energy
Ever since we were kids, we’ve thought of fuel sources that come from the ground as harmful, dangerous, and destroying our planet. However, grouping every form of mineable energy source under this umbrella is unfair to thorium, one of the safest, cleanest, most fiscally sensible, and most efficient sources of energy available to humans.
Will We See a President Newsom?
Newsom is a titan in American politics, but his chance of going from the governor’s mansion in California to the president’s mansion in DC is quite low. Not only will he have a hard time winning the support of his own party in the primary election against substantially more famous politicians, but he will also find it difficult to prevail in the general election due to conservative sentiment.
AOC and Ron DeSantis, So Similar Yet So Different
From a policy standpoint, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (AOC) and Governor Ron DeSantis are polar opposites. Yet, similarities have brought discussion that AOC is to the Democratic party what DeSantis is to the GOP.
How The Overturn Of Roe v. Wade Will Turn The Red Wave Into A Red Splash
For the last few months, Republicans have expected to sweep Congress in November in a red wave that would flip control of the House and Senate. However, after the overturn of Roe v Wade, it looks as if there isn’t going to be a wave, but rather, a mediocre splash.
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