For the past few days, New Yorkers have been coming to terms with the mass shooting that took place this month. Four people were killed after this unexpected act of violence, including a police officer. The tragedy eventually came to the attention of Zohran Mamdani, who is currently the leading...
Zohran Mandani’s win for the Democratic pick for New York City’s mayor was a shock for many across all aisles in US politics. Since then, many have been trying to make sense of his surprising win. What people tend to forget, or are willfully ignoring, is that what Mandani represents...
With rising criticism and unrest over Trump and by extension the Government’s handling of the Epstein case, especially with the suspicions over the missing minute from the video of Epstein’s cell that was released earlier this month. However, the Government has stepped forward and claimed that there is no minute...
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. One of the key parts to this spending bill is massive Medicaid cuts, and one aspect specifically prohibits Medicaid from reimbursing nonprofit providers that receive more than $800,000 a year if they also provide abortion care. ...
Voting is an essential part of our government system. It is designed to ensure that a leader who has the best interests of the people in mind is in power and to keep those who aren’t up to the task out of office. At least that was the original intent,...
The Jeffrey Epstein case has held media attention for years, fueled by the public’s ongoing questions about who is connected to this infamous private island – believed to be a spot for sex trafficking and prostitution of minors. People want names, so much so that Donald Trump ran his campaign...
The political landscape as the nation inches closer to the 2026 midterm elections, remains a volatile mix of persistent economic concerns, cultural flashpoints and an increasingly fractured electorate. While still over a year out, the battle lines are already being drawn, promising a fiercely contested cycle that will likely hinge...
Two podiums. A quick one liner. A viral edit waiting to be made. You would think it’s the finale of your favorite reality show, but it’s not – it’s the presidential debate. Somehow an event meant to help viewers decide who to elect as the leader of their country has...
Opposites attract. A statement that is as old as time itself. Not surprising how it continues to apply in the modern dating landscape. However, what if I told you that politics can play a role in that realm? Especially with the rise of Gen Z in the fold, it’s getting...
A significant amount of Americans are unable to name their governor – just ask your friends. A survey reveals that one out of every three people cannot correctly identify who represents them locally. It gets chalked up to laziness and ignorance, but it’s worth asking just why some of us...
In an increasingly interconnected world, the battle for hearts and minds has moved beyond traditional battlefields into the digital realm. Misinformation, propaganda and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns are not merely nuisances; they are potent weapons that fan the flames of international conflict and make rational discourse a near impossibility. Misinformation, often...
Thanksgiving dinners often feel like political battlegrounds – for me at least. What should be a holiday celebrating togetherness often turns into one of fiery debates. Whether it be issues of climate change, immigration or the economy, at least one person ends up drunkenly yelling and another in tears. Each...
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