“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 […]
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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 […]
The Trump-Musk Breakup Is a Power Struggle, Not Policy Disagreement
During the 2024 election season, Donald Trump and Elon Musk seemed to be the unlikely political dynamic duo. Two men, neither from traditional political backgrounds, vying together to be the voice of the United States. The relationship appeared to be better than ever when President Trump won the election and both the House of Representatives […]
The Trump Administration’s Massive Europe Tariffs Will Only Harm Americans
A whole new wave of tariffs has been announced by the Trump administration targeting our allies in Europe. These tariffs, like the ones previously announced by China, will have negative consequences for the livelihoods of American citizens. Industries including pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, and general machinery will be the ones taking the biggest hits. This could […]
King Charles’ Speech at Canadian Parliament Says More About British-Canadian Relations Than Meets the Eye
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, King Charles addressed Canadian citizens, supporting their sovereignty amidst Trump’s claims that he wants to annex the United States’ northern neighbors. This will mark the king’s first visit to Canada as the head of state. Trump’s repeated threats to annex Canada are what prompted Carney to invite Charles to deliver […]
The Trump Administration’s Cuts To FEMA Will Lead To More Preventable Casualties
Following a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple midwestern states, the FEMA response has been negligible, leaving many to fend for themselves or rely on the support of understaffed local organizations. The recent cuts by DOGE to multiple federal departments are a major cause of this destruction. Meteorologists employed by the National Weather Service […]
Right Wing Women are Trying to Bring Back Anti-Feminism
In a twist of historical irony, some of the loudest voices attacking modern feminism aren’t men, they’re women. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and influencers like Pearl Davis are reviving 1950s-style gender roles under the guise of “traditional values,” using platforms built by the feminist movements they denounce. The alternative rightwing media ecosystem is targeting […]
Canadian Prime Minister Vows to”Stand Up” to Trump in Important Meeting Tuesday Morning
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is trying to navigate Trump’s aggression in a crucial meeting this morning after Trump’s post on Truth Social asserted that the US doesn’t need anything from Canada and introduced 15% tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump’s actions have already begun to affect big and small American businesses alike, with some small […]
Trump Plans to Reopen Alcatraz Prison
The desire to keep our nation’s criminals behind bars has always been a priority for our safety. The president ignited discussion based on this desire by telling federal agencies to begin reopening Alcatraz and to move the worst offenders there. Alcatraz Island, also known as “The Rock”, is home to the notorious federal prison a […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
Late Thursday night, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board of directors to “cease federal funding for NPR and PBS,” claiming that they had ideological bias, NBC news reported. The executive order said that neither NPR nor PBS presented a fair, accurate, and unbiased portrayal of events to citizens […]
Trump Officials Could Face Criminal Contempt Over Deportations, Judge Says
Trump officials violated a US federal judge’s orders stopping deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg declared he had probable cause to hold the court in contempt because the deportees had no chance to challenge their deportations and prove their innocence according to the judge’s order. The U.S. The Justice Department […]
Harvard Rejects Trump’s Demands
On Monday afternoon, Harvard University became the first university to refuse to comply with a list of federal government demands because the school said they were unlawful. The list of demands included reducing the power of students and faculty members over the university’s affairs, reporting foreign students who commit conduct violations immediately to federal authorities […]
