President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. One of the key parts to this spending bill is massive Medicaid cuts, and one aspect specifically prohibits Medicaid from reimbursing nonprofit providers that receive more than $800,000 a year if they also provide abortion care. This was believed to be […]
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Voting Isn’t About Who the Best Candidate Is Anymore
Voting is an essential part of our government system. It is designed to ensure that a leader who has the best interests of the people in mind is in power and to keep those who aren’t up to the task out of office. At least that was the original intent, however nowadays it doesn’t seem […]
Would Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files Finally Matter?
The Jeffrey Epstein case has held media attention for years, fueled by the public’s ongoing questions about who is connected to this infamous private island – believed to be a spot for sex trafficking and prostitution of minors. People want names, so much so that Donald Trump ran his campaign under the public assumption that […]
Enter The Political Battleground: The 2026 Midterms
The political landscape as the nation inches closer to the 2026 midterm elections, remains a volatile mix of persistent economic concerns, cultural flashpoints and an increasingly fractured electorate. While still over a year out, the battle lines are already being drawn, promising a fiercely contested cycle that will likely hinge on voter fatigue and the […]
Rep. Mike Lawler Says He Will Not Run for Governor
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will not be running for New York governor. In an interview with “Fox and Friends” on Wednesday morning, he said that he will instead seek reelection to his current seat in the House. Lawler is a moderate Republican from the Hudson Valley who had previously shown interest in challenging […]
Are Political Debates the New Reality TV?
Two podiums. A quick one liner. A viral edit waiting to be made. You would think it’s the finale of your favorite reality show, but it’s not – it’s the presidential debate. Somehow an event meant to help viewers decide who to elect as the leader of their country has become a mere spectacle. One […]
YA Books Shaped Gen Z Politics
Everyone is wondering why Gen Z is so politically active and outspoken, but the answer is clear. We didn’t just grow up reading about dystopias, we were learning how to fight them. Books like “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent” were our childhood, so it’s really not too surprising that we don’t sit back in times […]
The Real Reason So Many Americans Can’t Name Their Governor
A significant amount of Americans are unable to name their governor – just ask your friends. A survey reveals that one out of every three people cannot correctly identify who represents them locally. It gets chalked up to laziness and ignorance, but it’s worth asking just why some of us are so unaware. Americans do […]
The Information War: How Disinformation Fuels Global Instability
In an increasingly interconnected world, the battle for hearts and minds has moved beyond traditional battlefields into the digital realm. Misinformation, propaganda and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns are not merely nuisances; they are potent weapons that fan the flames of international conflict and make rational discourse a near impossibility. Misinformation, often spread unintentionally, can quickly become […]
The State of Political Polarization
Boy, doesn’t it ever feel like our country’s really being pulled apart? What used to be just healthy disagreements has turned into a huge mess, stopping us from getting anything done and just making it harder to even talk to each other. We really need to figure out why this is happening and find ways […]
Trump Gives 50 Day Warning to Russia: Enough With the Tariffs
It seems President Donald Trump can’t get enough with his beloved tariffs. On Monday, Trump laid out plans for supplying new weapons to Ukraine through NATO in further attempts to pressure Russia into ending its war efforts in Ukraine. According to NBC News, Trump has stated that “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs if […]
Why Ranked-Choice Voting Could Save Democracy
Today’s political landscape faces a dangerous crisis – worsening division and lower voter satisfaction. Polarization is the main enemy. Americans are forced to back one of two candidates, who are often on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Being moderate seems to have no place in politics anymore, and, with that, comes an increase in […]
