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Elon Musk buys Twitter
Speculation circulates about the political consequences of Elon Musk buying Twitter. A political science professor talks about the implications of this new social media update and what it could mean for politics.
Read moreKetanji Brown Jackson is the justice we need
Judge Jackson is in the process of being officially confirmed for the U.S. Supreme Court, bringing a much needed shift to the currently right leaning court. Jackson will be the most diverse and qualified justice yet.
Read moreThe civics test should not define citizenship
Before being deemed a citizen of the United States, immigrants have to pass the civics test. This test is outdated and does not represent the knowledge of an American citizen. Political knowledge is more important than knowing U.S. history, and both citizens and non-citizens should increase theirs.
Read moreTrial of Ghislaine Maxwell enters its first week of many
Viral court case highlights many A-list celebrities and their involvement in the Epstein case. These celebrities include former presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump among others.
Read moreAndrew Yang is trying to save America
The ugliest thing for America to look at is the mirror; this country is riddled with many problems which are overshadowed by the drama that politicians create in order to get reelected. Since the rise of social media, politicians on both sides abuse their platforms in order to be divisive and really try to advocate for issues that they cannot solve, and this is why Yang founded the Forward Party.
Read moreVote NO on the California Recall
It is so important that ALL California voters participate in this election and vote NO. With the September 14 deadline approaching, many Californians are asking themselves what is at stake with this recall election.
Read moreConservative Supreme Court takes on gun rights
The fear of an ideologically conservative Supreme Court has made its way to the forefront as the Court takes on a case backed by the NRA. The case being heard, NY State Rifle &. Pistol Assoc. v. Corlett, challenges a New York state law, which was upheld by the lower courts, that requires gun owners to obtain a license if they want to carry a gun outside their home. The New York law requires those wanting to obtain a license to carry a good reason to — aside from self-defense.
Read moreIt’s time to fix the cracks within the marble
On April 9, President Biden signed an executive order to establish a Presidential Committee on the Supreme Court of the United States. This executive order marks the first major step to look at Supreme Court reform since President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his push to “pack the Court” in order to push forth his New Deal legislation.
Read moreLindsey Graham’s argument for VP Harris’s impeachment crumbles
At this point, it is no surprise that the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection. What did come as a slight surprise was Senator Lindsey Graham claiming that the Republicans’ first order of business if taking control of the House in 2023 would be to impeach Vice President Kamala Harris.
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