Politics & Current Events

Introduction: The Lie Behind the LeiThe story most Americans know about Hawai‘i is wrapped in a postcard image — volcanoes, hula dancers, and beachfront luaus. It’s a version of paradise that has erased the truth of political betrayal, cultural erasure, and military-backed theft. Contrary to what tourism brochures and school textbooks suggest, Hawai‘i was never […]

Draft Night Recap: High Stakes, Human Stories, and Franchise Shifts The 2025 NBA Draft was one for the history books, not only for its star power but for the emotional gravity and strategic positioning that unfolded across the league. From Cooper Flagg’s anointment as a generational talent in Dallas to multiple international players making history,

Minnesota Timberwolves Weighing Options at No. 31 The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the evening holding the No. 31 overall pick—the first of the second round—and are actively exploring their options. Sources report that the Timberwolves have already received multiple calls with serious interest from other teams. Rather than locking in on one player, Minnesota is keeping

The Numbers We Don’t Talk About Enough When most Americans think of mass loss of life, they think of war. World War I claimed 116,000 American lives. World War II? A staggering 405,000. The Korean War added another 37,000, and Vietnam 58,000. Iraq and Afghanistan combined took 7,000 more. Altogether, that’s around 625,000 American service

A Personal Goodbye from a Familiar Voice Jim Acosta, a longtime face of CNN, opened his farewell not with politics or headlines—but with clarity: “I woke up, I’m lost in an offer. I’ve decided to move on.” After nearly 18 years of reporting, anchoring, and at times clashing with some of the most powerful figures

A Critical Gathering at a Pivotal Moment This morning’s North Atlantic Council leadership session opened with a clear sense of urgency. With over one billion citizens across member states relying on NATO’s protection, the stakes could not be higher. The world is at a crossroads: Russia continues its war against Ukraine, conflict spreads in the

The Call for Impeachment—and the Misunderstanding of Power Lately, there’s been a surge of frustration from some Democrats and independents who are upset that Trump wasn’t impeached again. The outrage sounds intense, but let’s talk facts—not feelings. Impeachment isn’t like hitting “Report” on a social media post. You don’t just raise your hand and say