Beginning on Jan. 7, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a state representative for Illinois, announced plans to formally raise charges against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Following the death of Renee Nicole Good, Kelly intends to impeach Noem on three articles of impeachment in response to the recent...
What do you think of when you hear the words “national parks”? Is it the gorgeous landscapes of the Grand Canyon, the rocky coastlines in Acadia, or one of the many majestic creatures that call national parks home? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the passes used to enter...
Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two oral arguments brought up by two students who seek to challenge Republican laws in the states of Idaho and West Virginia. In what is sure to be two landmark arguments, the two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia...
In recent days, tension has arisen between the American people following the recent death of a woman, Renee Nicole Good, at the hands of ICE Immigration. Sparking shock, anger, and fear among American Citizens, many people are growing agitated and enraged towards the Trump Administration for ordering the mass deportation of people...
It is not surprising that many voters have lost confidence in our Democratic politicians, especially after what happened in the 2024 elections. Democrats who want their voter base to trust them need to run on a platform that actually holds political leaders accountable. There can be no more “forgive and...
Yesterday marked the 5th anniversary of a truly dark day in American history. On January 6, 2021, violent insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol building after being incited by Donald Trump over the loss of the 2020 presidential election. These Trump supporters made accusations that the election was stolen and cried...
I know I am not alone in saying that I am tired. We are not even a week into 2026, and there have already been at least 7 mass shootings. A mass shooting is categorized as an incident involving 4 or more people at the same time and location. The...
With speculation that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could retire this year also comes talk about who will be the next Justice and what this could mean for the United States. Throughout his time on the Court, he has been a main conservative voice for many controversial topics, such as...
On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. Kirk was the CEO of Turning Point USA, and was best known for his debates and talks at college campuses across the country. He had affiliations with both the President and Vice President, who have...
Term limits have been a core part of our government for centuries. They are a law with a deep history behind it, which has very few exceptions to the rule, typically only during times of great crisis, such as during the World Wars. They serve as a way to prevent...
Misinformation, or fake news as some people call it, including the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has become a significant issue as the internet is flooded with new information every day. While most misinformation can be attributed to incorrect information being presented as fact by unprofessional sources, there...
Recently, New York lawmakers have proposed the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, which was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. This act requires social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram to display warning labels to minors regarding the addictive design of the platform. Besides the...
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