On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States. Now, government agencies and organizations receiving federal funds may choose not to offer services in any language other than English, AP News reported. Now, who will benefit from this? No one. This policy will […]
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Op-Ed:Farewell Press Freedom
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. This means the press or media has the right to publish and share ideas, opinions, and news without government censorship. Well, it seems as if this is no longer true. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that […]
The Problem with the Two-Party System
One of the many problems with the two-party system is that the public has to decide between two entities with a single person as the face of each. It reduces the multifaceted views of the American public to nothing more than a coin toss and leaves everyone: Democrat, Republican or other feeling like they have […]
How to Make Politics More Engaging for Everyone
“I am not into politics.” This phrase has become more prevalent in recent years, and it is said mainly by young adults and teens exhausted by the heated discussions at the family table and everywhere else. This lack of care could be considered worrisome for the future, but it’s hard to blame the younger generation […]
Is Gen Z More or Less Politically Involved?
We as a nation constantly hear about Generation Z being the future of politics. But how politically active are they really? Popular media typically defines Gen Z as those whose birth years fall between 1997 and 2012. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gen Z makes up one-quarter of the U.S. population. Let’s look at […]
What Does Mitch McConnell’s Retirement Mean for the Republican Party?
On Thursday, February 20, Mitch McConnell announced that his current and seventh term as Senator of Kentucky would be his last. The 83-year-old will not be seeking reelection. The announcement, made on McConnell’s birthday in front of the Senate, comes amid growing concerns from his party and calls from those on the far right for […]
Op-Ed: Why is TikTok Politicizing Makeup?
In an already divided nation, TikTok has brewed another way to separate liberals and conservatives: by their makeup looks. After having redownloaded TikTok this past week, after a very short ban of the app in the United States, I stumbled across the resurgence of this liberal vs. conservative makeup trend from 2021. The trend does […]
Is Elon Musk Attempting a Hostile Government Takeover?
With a myriad of new executive orders, mass firings, and the shuttering of critical US departments like USAID and the Department of Education, many Americans are worried that 2025 will see the rise of tyranny and the fall of democracy in our country. Though most of the concern lies with the newly sworn-in President, some […]
Manhattan’s US Attorney Resigns Over Mayor Controversy
Manhattan’s U.S. attorney resigned on Thursday, along with five other Justice Department officials, after refusing to comply with an order to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams was indicted on September 25, 2024, with one count of conspiracy to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationals and commit wire fraud […]
The FBI Under Trump: What’s Next for Federal Law Enforcement?
The FBI’s and federal law enforcement’s future is being closely watched as Donald Trump runs for reelection in 2025. Trump has frequently attacked the agency, saying it is biased politically and that if he is re-elected, he will reform it. His actions raise questions about the role and independence of federal law enforcement in a […]
Congress Faces Internal Turmoil in Telangana, India
Internal strife is threatening the stability of the Telangana Congress party due to factionalism, leadership conflicts, and member discontent. The party defeated the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections, but internal strife is currently overshadowing its leadership. The fight for influence and important posts in the administration is the main source […]
Abortion laws clash: Louisiana and Texas cases set to heighten interstate tensions
A significant national dispute over reproductive rights is being set up by the escalating legal challenges over abortion restrictions in Texas and Luisiana. With courts, advocacy organizations and lawmakers sharply split, legal challenges are growing as both states enforce some of the nation’s strictest abortion laws. A lawsuit has surfaced in Louisiana after a lady […]
