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 […]
Tag: Politics
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 […]
Blocking Trump’s Attack on Planned Parenthood Is a Win for Basic Health Care
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 […]
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 […]
