Politics & Current Events

Introduction The FBI, often lauded as one of the finest police organizations in the world, has faced scrutiny over its priorities and biases. Questions have arisen about its handling of revolutionary Black activists versus white supremacist threats. A glaring example lies in the differing responses to figures like Assata Shakur and Dylan Roof. These cases

Introduction Politics often works in unexpected ways. Sometimes, a candidate’s strongest support comes not from praise, but from opposition. In New York City, the dynamic between Donald Trump and Mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani illustrates this perfectly. Trump’s attacks, threats, and public denunciations have paradoxically strengthened Mamdani’s appeal. By targeting the candidate he dislikes most, Trump

Introduction When Eric Adams became mayor of New York City, expectations ran high for meaningful police reform. Many hoped his background as a former police officer would translate into accountability, fairness, and real change within the NYPD. Instead, those hopes were quickly undermined by fear-driven messaging and inaction. Adams repeatedly pivoted to criminal fear-mongering rather

Introduction A video recently posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social and Twitter accounts has drawn widespread condemnation. It depicts Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, and Chuck Schumer with a sombrero and exaggerated mustache. The video is AI-generated, yet the intention is clear: a public, provocative act targeting Democratic leaders. Sharing this content on official

IntroductionIt’s just Monday, and I’m already exhausted from the stupid. Last week alone there were five mass shootings—five. Two on the 27th and three more on the 28th. That’s how routine this horror has become, so normalized that we have entire websites tracking the who, what, where, when, and why of these tragedies. It’s like

Introduction Donald Trump turned profiteering while in office into an art form. Government contracts and foreign money flowed through his family’s businesses and Trump-branded properties, merging his political role with his personal empire. The result was personal gain on a scale no president before him had achieved. At the same time, he claimed to be

Introduction The conversation around vaccines has never been just about science, but also about stories. Many women began sharing deeply personal anecdotes online about how the vaccine seemed to affect their menstrual cycles. These posts spread widely, not because they were sensational, but because they reflected lived experiences that resonated with others. The discussions grew

Introduction That’s not right, that’s not fair, and I am old enough now to recognize it with clarity. Navigating presumptions of danger and guilt simply because of color is an exhausting burden. It’s the kind of weariness that seeps into your bones, shaping how you move through the world. Parents find themselves teaching children survival

Introduction There is much we do not know, yet what we do know is striking. Dr. Ian Roberts became Superintendent of Iowa’s largest school system in 2023, stepping into a role with immense responsibility. He was admired as both a leader and a former Olympic athlete, bringing inspiration and vision to his community. But now,

Introduction Meghan Markle’s rise into the global spotlight is more than a celebrity story—it is a study in race, power, and societal expectation. Before Prince Harry, Meghan was known as a lawyer-turned-actress, a lifestyle blogger, and a woman quietly building her career. She was unproblematic, admired for her beauty, talent, and intelligence, and largely left