Earlier this week, the IRS ruled that churches and nonprofit organizations are now able to endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exemption status. Although the Johnson Amendment, a provision in the US tax code which prohibits this from happening, is still in place, they have made an exemption to the policy. The IRS statement was […]
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Trump’s Megabill Is Now Law – How Will This Shape 2026 Midterms?
President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The law, that just barely passed through the legislative branch, will make tax cuts seen in Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, while also increasing spending for security, defense and energy. The administration claims it will be paid […]
The Supreme Court Is Having a Legitimacy Crisis—And That’s the Point
The U.S. Supreme Court has long been regarded as the guardian of constitutional balance — a stabilizing force amid political turbulence. But in recent years, that perception has been tested. A series of high-profile rulings and ethical controversies have sparked growing concern across the political spectrum not just about the Court’s decisions but about the […]
Trump Paramount Settlement Raises Free Speech and Merger Concerns
Paramount recently settled a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a 2024 “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. Trump claimed that the interview was edited in a way to portray him negatively and he sued for defamation. Paramount Global, the parent company to CBS in which the interview aired, said in a statement that they […]
F-Bombs and Middle Fingers: The Rise of Unprofessionalism in Politics
Politics look nothing like it used to. President Donald Trump, in an interview talking about the breached ceasefire between Israel and Iran, dropped an f-bomb on live television. On the same day, Vice President, J.D. Vance, raised his middle finger during a speech at a Republican Party dinner in Ohio. These are not isolated incidents. […]
The Medicalization of Fatness in Political Rhetoric
In 2025, American society continues to grapple with the consequences of framing fatness as a medical crisis — a narrative that has seeped beyond clinics and into the cultural bloodstream. As political leaders double down on obesity as a national emergency or an “obesity epidemic to be specific, sociologists and activists warn that the real […]
Can Musk Do What Democrats Cannot – Break the Republican Party?
One common critique of the Democratic Party is its chronic inability to present as a united front. Unlike Republicans, who have successfully rallied behind Donald Trump, Democrats struggle to back just one single candidate. The GOP has increasingly become the Trump party, with critics likening the loyalty to cult-like, where actions are almost never questioned. […]
Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill and What It Means
Recently, a Republican house bill has been passed and approved, which will largely operate to further President Donald Trump’s ambitions, which largely entails tax changes as well as more monetary investment into military and anti-immigration efforts. As amendments to the bill are currently underway, Trumps seems to be pressuring his party to pass his bill […]
The Impact Of Soundbite Democracy
In the age of 24/7 content and vanishing attention spans, political power is no longer measured in policy or public service — it’s measured in clips. Fifteen seconds. That’s the new length of a political legacy. A blink-and-you-miss-it gaffe. A staged zinger at a debate. A phone-recorded tirade at a diner in Ohio. These moments […]
Mamdani’s Primary Win Is Not a Fluke – It’s a Preview
Zohran Mamdani has declared his victory in the Democratic primary for the New York City Mayoral race. This win was not luck, it was earned. Through a bold and unprecedented campaign, the 33-year-old socialist candidate rallied voters behind his mission and was able to beat out front-runner Andrew Cuomo. This win, however, signals something larger […]
New York’s Mayoral Race Continues
Throughout the past few weeks, the citizens of New York have been constantly fighting over the mayoral elections and who will lead the city. The primary day has come, and many voters have begun rushing to turn in their ballots for the many candidates this year. Amongst the Democratic Party, it seems that the ideal […]
The Struggle for Authentic Representation in American Politics
In today’s hyper-strategized political arena, authenticity is often claimed but rarely preserved. Candidates speak of their humble origins, wear denim to county fairs, and roll out personal anecdotes as campaign soundbites — but beneath the charm offensive lies a sobering question: Do politicians lose their roots in the name of electability? Every election season seems […]
