Politics

Voters vote based on self-interest and greed over the well-being of society as a whole. Why is it so hard not to think solely about yourself when it comes to voting for someone? Let me give you an example, the first amendment gives everyone in the United States the freedom...

There was once a time when the internet was seen as a niche hobby of sorts, linking people up to chat rooms and blogs that served no other purpose than to connect the world with itself. Nowadays, it would be hard to find someone in our modern society who doesn’t...

Last Tuesday night was a hectic array of events when Majorie Taylor Greene’s town hall meeting was interrupted by protestors. About nine people were protesting, calling the republican a “terrorist,” waving signs and even chanting “Free Kilmar.” Police escorted six protestors but had to arrest three others. Two of the...

The Trump administration’s crusade against illegal immigration within the United States has taken a downturn just four months after his return to office. Despite his promises of pushing illegal immigrants out of the country by the millions, the administration only deported 12,300 immigrants, 400 less than last year, according to...

There comes a point when the question is no longer whether an administration is doing right for their party or different ideologies; it’s about basic human decency. The Trump administration has not only crossed a line, but it has also destroyed the line.  From the beginning, the Trump administration’s approach...

When it’s hard to get a job, grocery prices are through the roof, and people are on the verge of homelessness every day, having needs and being ashamed to talk about them will be the death of society. Being ashamed of struggling is normal, but that doesn’t make shame easier...

The many divides within the United States are due to many issues, but for any serious conversation to be had in breaking down these barriers, the demonization of red-state voters needs to be dealt with. On a surface level, it is easy to see why many people feel no sympathy...

After eight years of building election security networks, the Trump administration and the DOGE are dismantling those systems. A network that hundreds of cybersecurity and law enforcement officials have built to protect it from future threats. After laying off 130 staffers since February, DOGE continues to lay off staffers from...

Looking at the different perspectives of the greater world beyond our country, we find that the definitive understanding of morals can greatly differ from ours. One such difference is the namesake of this article. Americans value independent thoughts and actions that do right by the individual. Other countries, like China,...

Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, most commonly known by her stage name, Chappel Roan, is a 27-year-old pop star who built her persona on drag culture. Roan will typically dress in very sparkly outfits and drag makeup in her performances, yet, for taking on a persona that is inherently political, she feels...

This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself.  For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution...

Trump and his Republican allies have had their hopes up on the recent Tariffs announced by the administration. They hope that these tariffs will usher in a new age of American progress, encouraging citizens. These tariffs are seen by Republicans and MAGA supporters as the long-awaited solution to bringing back...

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