Tag: Politics

Supreme Court Ruling Is a Step Back for Transgender Youth

The Supreme Court has ruled, in a 6-3 decision, to uphold the Tennessee law banning gender transition care for young people.  The case, United States v Skrmetti, was taken to court by three transgender teenagers, their parents and a doctor that provides transition medications. Their argument was that the Tennessee law banning hormone supplements and […]

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Released After Immigration Court Arrest

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Released After Immigration Court Arrest

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was released after being arrested by federal agents at immigration court Tuesday after linking arms with the person authorities were trying to detain, AP News reported.  Lander’s arrest occurred at a federal building in Manhattan, yet another confrontation between a U.S. agent and a Democratic politician objecting […]

New York Needs to Push for More Environmental Health 

Over the years, New York has passed many bills regarding the city’s health. These laws often help regulate gas emissions, air pollution, and other air-borne issues. While these efforts are a step in the right direction, they should also focus on the many different problems that the city faces when it comes to providing a […]

Are We Becoming Desensitized to Political Violence?

Recent events are highlighting a disturbing fact: political violence is becoming much more frequent. From a deadly attack on lawmakers in Minnesota to arson threats in Texas and chaos in Washington, D.C., the headlines keep rolling in. But the American public seems…not surprised? Are we as a country becoming desensitized to political violence?  On June […]

Politicians Are Trying Too Hard to Be Relatable

Politicians’ campaigns and online presence are nothing like they used to be. In an era of Trump, political figures are reimagining how they attract and maintain supporters. They now guest on podcasts, post humorous videos to their page and spread messages on social media almost as casually as texting a friend. Yes, this may attract […]

Has Gov. Newsom Changed His Mind on Running for President?

Gavin Newsom, the current governor of California, appears to have changed his stance on whether he will run for president.  Previously, Newsom had repeatedly stated he was not interested in the position. In 2022 he told the San Francisco Chronicle that he has “sub-zero interest” in a presidential bid and later confirmed to Politico that […]

One-Third of Students Let Politics Guide College Choice—What Could This Mean for Schools?

Nearly one in three students are considering a college’s political leaning when applying, according to a new survey. GenZ seems to be very set in their values–for better or for worse. This raises the question: are universities becoming just another political battleground?  Students, especially those coming from a more affluent background, are willing to remove […]

Can Election Integrity Survive the Technology Revolution?

Social media has become the battleground for elections. Candidates are guests on popular podcasts, campaign teams are utilizing trends for exposure and politicians are able to get their message out faster than ever. Feeds have the ability to shape opinion, and, ultimately, dictate who gets elected into power. And politicians are aware.  One problem that […]

Trump’s Bold Move in Los Angeles Raises Questions

After the recent detainment of dozens of people, Los Angeles citizens took to the streets in protest. Trump responded by sending national guard officers to the scene–a move that has provoked much controversy.  On Friday, June 6, a protesting crowd formed in LA’s Fashion District after Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents arrived at an apparel […]

Vance’s Trump Turn Tells the Whole GOP’s Story

J.D. Vance, the current Vice President to and fiercest ally of President Donald Trump, has not always been such a loyal supporter. Vance began as a skeptic to Trump, but as Trump’s influence surged, the party’s true identity and priorities became clear. Vance’s personal shift isn’t just about his affiliation, but it’s a clear reflection […]

Some Books Should Be Judged By Their Covers

Some Books Should Be Judged By Their Covers

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a phrase most of us have heard over and over again. It cautions judgments based on surface-level assumptions, and it’s a good lesson to learn. But, in the world of books, we need to admit that some books should be judged by their covers.  Book covers aren’t […]

How Trump and Musk Fell Out

How Trump and Musk Fell Out

A public feud broke out between President Donald Trump and his former ally, billionaire Elon Musk. Musk is adamantly against Trump’s massive tax and domestic policy bill, and he went all over Twitter and other social media to let everybody know.  On Tuesday, Musk called what Trump calls his “big, beautiful bill” as a “disgusting […]

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