Zohran Mamdani, a populist progressive, is the mayor-elect of New York. Chuck Schumer did nothing with this moment and committed one of the greatest political blunders in recent memory.

Long considered the charge of far-flung dictators, Donald Trump has sought to better his image through his consistent involvement in sporting events nationally and worldwide.

The rise of Europe’s far-right cannot be simply explained in terms of economic anxiety or the influx of refugees. It is a complex phenomenon that reflects voter dissatisfaction and the need for mainstream parties to rethink how they operate.

The American economy is currently being propped up by the belief that AI will exponentially boost worker productivity. But the excitement has outpaced reality, and when this bubble bursts, the fallout will be felt disproportionately by workers and consumers.

Social media isn’t just a form of entertainment anymore. It’s a way for everyday people to speak their truth. But how has this affected the political sphere?

Since running for president as an outsider in the 1992 election, Perot’s brand of eccentricity remains unreplicated. However, Americans as a whole feel a particular disdain for the political establishment. Could someone like Perot capitalize on that?

153 years ago, the first national park was established to promise the preservation of America’s natural treasures for generations to come. However, with recent proposed budget cuts and executive orders from the Trump Administration, it is uncertain that this promise will be fulfilled.

Just as other societies have been throughout history, modern America is a powder keg that needs just one act of political violence to ignite the spark. Such a spark may have been ignited on September 10th.

The Supreme Court is set to decide how essential a critical part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is to protecting Black voters in the 21st century. 

As President Trump imposes a new fee on the H-1B visa, economists express concern about how this fee can diminish America’s competitive advantage on the world stage and to what degree foreign labor-dependent industries will be impacted.

Americans used to see college as the land of opportunity. Now, they’re not so sure. Overambitious government policy and an anemic social image led the university to lose touch with the nation.

As tensions between the executive branch and media outlets increase, President Trump further establishes his control over the free speech of millions of American citizens. The consequences of his actions leave many to question the legalities of government coercion and if we have entered a new era of censorship.

The diminishing popularity of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party and its ineffectiveness as a governing body — especially relating to economic issues — have led to a rise in right-wing populist ideologies.

With an inclination towards New Federalism, the United States Supreme Court seems poised to disregard substantive due process and disrupt the balance of federal and state power.

Charlie Kirk’s funeral in late September served as more than a memorial service. The event showed just how intertwined Christianity and Trump’s MAGA base have become. While Christianity and conservatism’s overlaps are not a new trend, they are much more intense and opposite to the foundational concept of the separation of church and state that is so integral to American democracy.

A rise in Christian nationalism has affected our nation’s democracy. The movement's hateful rhetoric has shaped the politics and communities that don’t align with its values.

Medicaid cuts, the allowed expiration of the Affordable Care Act, and other facets of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill threaten to cut millions in funds from those receiving proper health care. Rural communities, many of which voted for Trump, will be disproportionately affected.

The 2025 Nepalese Gen Z protests reflect an exciting era of democracy, marked by rapid communication and global inspiration. However, new innovations in technology can both bolster and undermine democratic aspirations.

Assessing what direction the Democratic Party must go in order to reclaim the White House from the GOP.

The United States' reign as the world's undisputed tech leader is in jeopardy as China methodically closes the gap. This decline is being accelerated by inconsistent domestic policies that erode the very advantages that once secured its top position.