Two wayward sisters, locked in a vicious dance—that is where Poland and Belarus found themselves in July of 2021, when Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatened …
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 …
Expectation versus Reality: Examining the Polls and Models’ Performance in the 2022 Election
The dust is settling on the 2022 elections, with many races yet uncalled as mail-in, provisional, and military ballots are still counting. Nevertheless, the major …
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 …
Breaking the Rhythm of War: The Lightning Advance that Reshaped the Battlefield in Ukraine
On September 12, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the country’s forces had recaptured 6,000 square kilometers (approximately 2,320 square miles) of territory in …
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 …