Climate change and its effects have been felt across the globe, with rising sea levels, increasingly devastating natural disasters, and extreme temperatures affecting people everywhere. …
The Past, Present, and Future of Ballot Initiatives
In the midterm elections last week, five ballot initiatives were introduced regarding abortion. Ballot initiatives—also called ballot measures, voter initiatives, or propositions—allow the citizens of …
The Political Landscape of Elon Musk’s Twitter
As of October 29th, Elon Musk became the new CEO and owner of the popular social media platform Twitter. Musk has already declared multiple plans …
The Attack on Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Was Not an Isolated Event
The premeditated attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in the early morning of October 28th is worrying for political figures all across the United …
U.S. Impact on Salvadoran Gangs
There are many notorious people who accuse Salvadoran migrants of trying to take advantage of the United States, or who accuse them of being members …
Biden’s Pardon Falls Short of Cannabis Justice Reform
On Oct. 6, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced that he would grant a pardon for those federally convicted for the offense of simple …
John Fetterman: A Case Study on Ableism in American Politics
John Fetterman, born and raised in southeast Pennsylvania, became lieutenant governor of the state in 2019 alongside Governor Tom Wolf. He is currently running against …
Protests in Iran: Women and Civil Rights
On October 1st, people gathered in Washington Square Park to protest after the recent death of Mahsa Amini. The slogan “woman, life, freedom” was written …
Censorship in Schools is Not Just Florida’s Problem
In late March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the “Parental Rights in Education” bill. This law, called the “Don’t Say Gay” law by …