As AI is continuing to expand, policymakers and tech companies alike should be aware of and take action against the costs it is imposing on the environment.

 Donald Trump's Presidencies are often described as "unprecedented" and "norm-shattering," but his actions have clear inspiration from earlier presidents in our nation's history.

In an effort to combat jihadist terrorism, the Sahelian nations of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali formed an alliance in 2023 and withdrew from ECOWAS in 2024. Outlooks are split on the capability of the junta governments to fight these forces, the economic risk, and their impact on human rights. The outcome of leaving ECOWAS could also influence the current strategy of dividing Africa into Regional Economic Communities.

As executive decisions from the White House dictate the federal funding provided to United States academic institutions, students, researchers, and university administration alike face struggles with adapting to this new norm of education. The consequences of defunding are astronomical and have ramifications that may be felt for years to come.

The television series Severance has gained tons of traction in recent months for its incredibly entertaining plot line—however, there is more to Severance than meets the eye. There are tons of Marxist themes throughout the series that deserve to be brought to light.

Special elections weren’t supposed to cost tens of millions or draw the attention of billionaires, but under Trump, even low-turnout races are flooded with cash and national attention.

The U.S. is a haven for technological innovation, but its privacy laws are far from comprehensive, leaving consumer data vulnerable. The U.S. ought to create overarching legislation to regulate and inform data privacy practices, ensuring consumer safety in an increasingly online world.

From Jonestown to MAGA, cult behavior isn’t as distant as we think. America’s highly polarizing two-party system and the decline of religious affiliation has created the perfect storm for cult-like dynamics in our political sphere. From idolized leaders to in-group loyalty and out-group hatred, politics today mirrors many of the same psychological mechanisms as history’s most infamous cults.

A look into the dangerous game of financial freedom and regulation, how governments can weaponize a centralized financial power against opposition protest movements, and the cryptocurrencies opposition movements rely on to persevere.

The idea of the American dream has become increasingly unachievable over the years, creating a culture of false hope among individuals who may never see their goals achieved within capitalist America.

Since taking office, Trump has drastically cut back on the USAID program in the hopes of ‘putting America first.’ However, these actions have severely harmed global communities, American ties to them, and even Americans directly, both abroad and at home.

With Iran accelerating its nuclear ambitions and rejecting diplomatic talks, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are at a critical point. With Intelligence showing Iran’s pursuit of faster bomb-making methods and Israel desiring a preemptive strike, the case for decisive military action to neutralize the threat grows stronger, aiming to prevent destabilizing nuclear escalation in the region.

The state of Virginia is gearing up for a historic election season that could elect its first female Governor.

Underfunded and understaffed, federal anti-trafficking task forces struggle to combat the growing crisis of human trafficking. Without increased funding and resources, victims remain trapped, traffickers go unpunished, and justice is left undone.

Donald Trump wins by using his losses to his advantage. This is how the MAGA movement has grown despite his numerous transgressions.

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being used by politicians and institutions for beneficial and malicious ends despite rampant misinformation and corruption. The American people must educate themselves and deliberate on whether and what types of AI should be used in our democracy.