Chris Whitfield
Chris Whitfield is an undergraduate student studying Economics and Urban Planning at the University of California, San Diego. Born and raised in California's east Bay Area, Chris is a people person with a passion for writing and riding bicycles. He is fascinated by a wide range of artistic pursuits, and wishes that the media would present people with the unadulterated truth. While not writing for PolicyMic, Chris works as an Associate for San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, as well as writes content marketing material for a North Park based real estate website.
Venezuela Election 2013: Henrique Capriles Challenges Results, Doesn't Stand a Chance
By Chris Whitfield
Venezuela's political environment has been rather tumultuous lately. On April 13, Nicolás Maduro, Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor, defeated opposition candidate Henrique Capriles by the narrowest of margins: roughly 265,000 votes, according to…
SWIPES Battery Could Revolutionize How Infantry Fight
The United States army has signed a contract with Aerotech, Inc. to purchase $2.4 million of its solar-wearable integrated power equipment system in late February. This exchange is one of multiple recent events demonstrating the military's…