Politics & Current Events

IntroductionWhen most people hear the term “sociologist,” names like Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, W.E.B. Du Bois, and C. Wright Mills typically dominate the conversation. Even within efforts to diversify, scholars like Kimberlé Crenshaw and Harriet Martineau are often highlighted, yet still within a Western framework. What’s less discussed—but equally vital—is the global tradition

IntroductionDonald Trump’s invitation to the presidents of five African nations may appear diplomatic on the surface, but beneath that façade lies a calculated move shaped by a broader anti-immigration strategy. This is not a random gesture of goodwill or international cooperation—it is a targeted maneuver with global implications, especially for Africa’s future. Historically, African nations

Introduction:Diplomacy is often measured not just by what is said in formal speeches, but by what is done behind closed doors. The visit to the White House by several African heads of state was presented as a moment of alliance, a performance of goodwill between nations. But beneath the surface, the encounter revealed deeper tensions

Introduction:Morale inside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly at an all-time low. While the agency has long operated in the shadows of controversy, the Trump administration’s intensification of its tactics—particularly the escalation to 3,000 arrests per day—pushed ICE officers into a new kind of chaos. What once resembled law enforcement now looks more like

Introduction:Christian nationalism isn’t a fringe ideology—it is the natural outgrowth of centuries of cultural confusion within the American church. At its core, it distorts the life and teachings of Jesus, replacing radical love with political power, humility with supremacy, and service with dominance. The early church, as described in the Book of Acts, presents a

Introduction:American politics often looks like a fight between two sides, but white supremacy plays out on both. It’s not tied to one party—it’s a system built into how America works. Conservatives often carry the blame, but the Democratic Party has also played its part. They use symbols—Black faces in high places—to keep support without making

Introduction: While headlines often focus on high-profile donors like Elon Musk spending hundreds of millions to sway elections, the true power brokers in America play a longer, quieter game. One name rarely mentioned in mainstream discourse is Barre Seid, a reclusive billionaire who donated a staggering $1.6 billion, tax-free, to further conservative influence in American

Introduction:In moments of national mourning, it is expected that grief should transcend politics. But increasingly, public figures use tragedy as a rhetorical weapon to score ideological points. The recent comments by conservative commentator Charlie Kirk—blaming DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies for the outcomes of a natural disaster—reflect a deeper trend of racial scapegoating and