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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.
The 2024 presidential election saw a clear decrease in working class support for the Democratic Party. This shift left many Democrats wondering what the future holds for the party and what steps must be taken to reconnect with the working class.
Without the Department of Education, the wealth gap between students will only widen. Good education needs to be a right for all kids, not a luxury only a few can afford.
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.
With coastal American cities battling climate catastrophes, the depopulated cities of the Rust Belt are garnering attention as possible “climate havens” and candidates for sustainability projects. However, before these can be realized, it is important to address the challenges within these cities so as to not risk the displacement of locals in this widely misunderstood region.
Gifted education in the United States is fragmented and underfunded, leading to widely varying outcomes and creating achievement gaps as marginalized groups are often overlooked in gifted identification. Remedying these issues requires a national definition of giftedness with a focus on equitable identification and nurturing student potential.
The January, 2025 wildfires caused thousands of acres of damage, destroying homes and livelihoods in Los Angeles, California. These fires exposed critical state and federal government failures in prevention, response, and aid to support citizens.
The Canadian parliament has proposed a bill entitled The Online Harms Act. This bill attempts to fight harmful language but does it also interfere with the rights of Canadian citizens?
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.