Politics

The war going on between the Israel-Hamas conflict could have a major on the upcoming United States elections. Both presidential candidates have discussed the matter multiple times as voters continue to form their opinions, with the Jewish community seemingly leaning one way. Those who believe the United States response has...

Former United States Representative Liz Cheney has been quite vocal about her opinions of the nominees for President in the upcoming election. Despite being a Republican, Cheney has voiced her displeasure with Donald Trump and the current state of the Republican Party. When asked who she would be voting for...

Today, the current Vice President and Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris will make a trip to the US-Mexico border for the first time as a Presidential nominee. Harris is expected in Douglas, Arizona where she will deliver a speech calling for “tougher border security measures as part of her...

Israel’s proposed judicial reforms, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, have ignited widespread debate over the future of the country’s democracy. The reforms seek to significantly limit the power of Israel’s judiciary by curbing the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws and giving the ruling coalition more control...

Yesterday, New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks informed Mayor Eric Adams that he would be resigning from his position. Banks will step down officially on December 31st, 2024, allowing for somebody else to take over starting in 2025. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished during...

In recent years, right-wing populism has surged across Europe, posing a significant challenge to the European Union (EU) and its core principles of unity, democracy, and liberalism. Populist parties, characterized by their anti-immigration stance, Euroscepticism, and nationalist rhetoric, have gained ground in countries like Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Sweden. This...

About 97% of today’s cars are made with at least one touch screen. Technology has taken over the car industry, but the Biden Administration is looking to slow things down. Monday, the United States Commerce Department made a proposal to ban essential Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles. The...

Comments made by the Republican nominee for Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson have recently come to light. These comments are from an online pornographic message board where Robinson said some extremely crude and offensive things. Robinson has spoken publicly about these comments and claimed they were not made by...

Natural catastrophes like floods, storms, wildfires, and droughts are forcing more people to relocate globally as climate change worsens. Climate migration is a genuine phenomena that is changing demographics and escalating political tensions; it is no longer a theoretical concern. Migration has always been prompted by natural disasters, but in...

The Biden administration announced earlier today that representatives from both Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s transition teams would be meeting for the first time at the white house. The outgoing administration made it clear that there will be a smooth transfer of power to whoever wins the election come November...

Privacy concerns are becoming a major political rights issue as digital campaigning becomes the backbone of contemporary political techniques. With the unparalleled reach of digital platforms, political campaigns may now precisely target voters with data-driven insights. But this approach calls into question how best to strike a balance between the...

Last night was the 76th Emmy Award Show. Award winners came up to the stage and thanked God, friends, family, and coworkers for their help in allowing them to achieve this goal. The winners, and even some presenters, took their time on stage to bring up this year’s election, poking...

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