If you’ve seen the White House Twitter account at any point within the past few years, you may have seen an insensitive AI-generated meme or two from their account, promoting ICE and “keeping illegal aliens out” or something along those lines. The professional conduct of official government social media accounts since President Trump’s inauguration and […]
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Mamdani Launches New Initiative To Improve Government Websites
A new initiative by the Mamdani administration to improve New York City government websites was introduced last week. According to the announcement, Public Interest Technology crews will be used to rectify inefficiencies seen within city websites to provide better services to the public. For Mamdani, this initiative aims to streamline online portals to make them […]
North Carolina HB 1232 – Ruining Lives
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, states have gained more authority to regulate abortion. In North Carolina, lawmakers introduced HB 1232. This policy means to recognize life as beginning at fertilization and give unborn children constitutional protections. Supporters believe the bill is necessary to defend the rights of the unborn and ensure […]
Democrats Should Run on a Platform to Prosecute Current Government Officials
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 move on”. That mentality is […]
White House Releases Website for January 6 Anniversary
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 for then-Vice President Mike Pence […]
Mass Shootings Already Outnumber Days This Year
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 number of incidents involving gun […]
Government Shutdown Imminent
For those unaware, as of today, if there is no change in how our government is heading, the federal government could enter a shutdown period on Wednesday, October 1st. This shutdown is a result of democrats and republicans being unable to agree on how to vote regarding what should be included in the budget resolutions. […]
Learning About the Government Should Be Fun, Not Boring
Ask me how a bill becomes a law and I’ll stare at you like you just asked me to do long division in my head with no paper, no calculator and no hope. But ask me what snack I’d vote for? Suddenly, I’ve got a platform, a campaign, and a media strategy — and that’s […]
A Helping Hand for Country: The Ethics of Intervention
The principle of national sovereignty is a cornerstone of the modern world. It is the bedrock of the United Nations Charter, and it dictates that a nation’s internal affairs are its own. But what happens when a government turns its might against its own people, perpetrating mass atrocities? At what point does the international community […]
The Power of Lobbying and Special Interests
American policymaking often dances to a tune set by financial contributions and organized interests. While ideals point to public good, money and well-coordinated groups subtly shape outcomes influencing profound, often understated ways. Campaign finance is crucial. Running for office, from local to national, demands significant funds. Candidates depend on donations for ads, staff and outreach. […]
We Must Understand The Cultural and Educational Value of PBS
You know how the media’s gotten scattered these days? It often seems like catchy headlines phase out real critical thinking, and outlandish stories draw more attention than important subjects. Indeed, public broadcasting remains a crucial and indispensable institution that maintains its significant standing. It is not merely an antiquated artifact; rather, organizations such as the […]
The Role of Government and Public Trust
The latest summer wave of COVID-19 is a quiet reminder that the pandemic never truly ended. Driven by the new Nimbus and Stratus variants, cases and hospitalizations are reported to be on the rise across the nation. But more than a public health test, this moment is a communication challenge — one that government agencies […]
