Trump’s frustrations with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine have been ramping up as of late, especially considering his tariff threats from earlier in the year as well as when he announced that “Based on the highly provocative statements of the Former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, who is now the Deputy Chairman of […]
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Trump Sends National Guard to DC, Citing Need to “Reestablish Law, Order and Public Safety”
President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will be deploying the National Guard to Washington D.C. in an effort to fight back on crime, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser rejecting his claim of a crime spike. “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” said Trump in a press […]
Trump Plans to Fix Crime in Washington
There have been many conflicting numbers of DC’s current crime rate this year. While many news sources have claimed that this year has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, others have pointed out that the state is known for its high crime rates and that this drop will not last in the long run. […]
The Epstein Files Will Probably Not Be Seeing the Light of Day Anytime Soon
Despite the demands of many for the Epstein files to be released for the public to see, I highly doubt that will be happening anytime soon, especially when taking in the Trump administration’s efforts to keep it under wraps. It would be for the best for the files to be released but the possibility seems […]
The Power of Political Cartoons
I remember sitting in my high school US history class examining political cartoons all throughout our country’s history. From learning about Dr. Seuss’ political cartoonist background or examining the “Join or Die” poster, I realized that these drawings are, in fact, important – and always have been. Political cartoons have a power that long form […]
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 […]
How Both Parties Fail Rural America
When election season rolls around, politicians always claim to be the voice of rural Americans – no matter their party. The reality, however, is when you drive through rural neighborhoods you often see boarded-up storefronts and shuttered hospitals, with no politicians in sight. Politicians only care when it gets them elected, and those promises made […]
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 […]
Russia and Trump’s Frustration With Efforts for Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire
As we get further into Trump’s proposed time limit for Russia to enter a cease fire with Ukraine, Putin seems to show no signs of backing down as missiles continue to fire. As death tolls slowly rise from airstrikes, Trump seems to be growing frustrated, as according to Radio Free Europe Radio Library, “US President […]
Zohran Retracts Defunding Police
For the past few days, New Yorkers have been coming to terms with the mass shooting that took place this month. Four people were killed after this unexpected act of violence, including a police officer. The tragedy eventually came to the attention of Zohran Mamdani, who is currently the leading democratic nominee for the mayoral […]
Controversial Trump Nominee Emil Bove Newly Appointed as Federal Judge
Emil Bove, a former prosecutor and defense attorney for President Donald Trump, was confirmed Tuesday to a lifetime seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, concluding a contentious nomination process. The Senate voted 50-49, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition, to approve Bove’s appointment to the Philadelphia-based court which […]
The Government’s Claim That the Epstein Jail Video Has No Missing Minute
With rising criticism and unrest over Trump and by extension the Government’s handling of the Epstein case, especially with the suspicions over the missing minute from the video of Epstein’s cell that was released earlier this month. However, the Government has stepped forward and claimed that there is no minute missing from the footage. According […]
