Tag: Politics

Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?

Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?

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 abortion rights, transgender rights, religious […]

Should We Be Concerned With the Steps Erika Kirk is Taking After the Passing of Charlie Kirk?

Should We Be Concerned With the Steps Erika Kirk is Taking After the Passing of Charlie Kirk?

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 both been speaking out since […]

Do Term Limits Improve the Government or Weaken the Expertise of Politicians?

Do Term Limits Improve the Government or Weaken the Expertise of Politicians?

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 the government from being controlled […]

Is Misinformation a Bigger Threat than Censorship?

Is Misinformation a Bigger Threat than Censorship?

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 is an undeniable deliberate effort […]

Should Election Day be a National Holiday?

Should Election Day be a National Holiday?

Voting is a right guaranteed to each citizen of the United States. Voting is integral to the maintaining the government of the United States and is the most effective way a citizen can express their wants and desires to their representatives, and allows them to choose who represents them. However, despite it being such an […]

Gerrymandering, The Method Politicians use to Rig Elections

Gerrymandering, The Method Politicians use to Rig Elections

Gerrymandering is defined as the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to give an advantage to a certain political group, party, or economic class. This manipulation usually comes in the form of “cracking” and “packing” the districts, which dilutes the voting power of your opponents while concentrating your own. Gerrymandering is the blatant abuse of […]

Our President Expresses No Respect for The Dead

Our President Expresses No Respect for The Dead

Respecting the dead is a moral found in many cultures across the world. In America, it is a crime to desecrate the graves of the dead. However, in a recent Truth Social Post, President Donald Trump saw fit to give an unsubstantiated statement, claiming that the death of Rob Reiner was because he was outspoken […]

Decorum Among Politicians Needs to Return

Decorum Among Politicians Needs to Return

Decorum, also known as etiquette, is the idea of controlling your behavior to express propriety, decency, and respect to those around you. In the past, politicians and other high-ranking members of society were always expected to maintain a high level of decorum befitting their status when interacting with others. However, in recent years, it feels […]

Has Politics Embraced Profanity?

Has Politics Embraced Profanity?

Over the course of history, politicians are the members of society who have been entrusted to represent the people and their best interests. With this immense responsibility, many politicians chose to carry themselves with dignity and respect towards their fellow politicians. However, in recent years, profanity and vulgarity have become more commonplace with politicians. 15 […]

New York Judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records

New York Judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records

This Tuesday, a federal judge in New York granted the request of the Justice Department to release grand jury material related to the case of Ghislaine Maxwell. Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of numerous charges, including participation in a sex-trafficking conspiracy and the sex trafficking of a minor. At this time, she is serving out her […]

Trump is Expected to Announce a $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers

Trump is Expected to Announce a $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers

According to a White House Official who provided a statement to CNN, current President Donald Trump has plans to announce a farm aid package worth around $12 billion at a roundtable discussion today. This roundtable is expected to have Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and the farmers of major products like cattle, […]

New York Lawmakers Propose Bill to Move Election Day to Super Tuesday

New York Lawmakers Propose Bill to Move Election Day to Super Tuesday

On Wednesday, December 4th, Senator James Skoufis and Assemblymember Landon Dais made a proposal for a bill that would change the date of the future presidential elections and caucuses to Super Tuesday.   In a statement, James Skoufis explains their reasoning behind the bill: “Despite our population’s size, economic and cultural importance, and deep diversity, […]

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