The Wisconsin Supreme Court election earlier this year illustrated the political nature of the fight for Supreme Court seats. With millions of dollars pouring into the race from various political groups, the race was the most expensive state court race in history. It illustrated that voters and interest groups view the control of courts as a means to political results.
Read MoreAs Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, it is clear that the conflict has reinvigorated the foreign policy of the West and put US leadership on center stage. However, as Russia begins to show signs of resilience and the war continues to place a drain on Western military supplies, it is time for the West to advocate for a pragmatic and peaceful conclusion to the conflict.
Read MoreRecent evidence has surfaced exposing congressman George Santos of multiple campaign fabrications that could change the future of US elections.
Read MoreOften times, the American people are told that only incremental, slow change can be achieved. They are told that moderate politicians have ostensibly the same goal, to help, but are just more realistic than "radicals" like Bernie Sanders. Despite consistent polling to the contrary, politicians aligned with corporations have claimed that they stand with the people in opposition to a stronger social safety net. These are lies. Through corporate induced, profit motivated obstructionism, supposedly "moderate" politicians blocked popular initiatives while those who advocated the bill shied away from confrontation to the detriment of their cause.
Read MoreIn constitutional questions regarding police encounters, the Supreme Court often defers these decisions to Congress. In doing so, the rights of citizens to seek justice for the wrongful behavior of law enforcement officers are left in the hands of hyperpolarized politicians who fail to hold police accountable, leaving the rights of citizens in legal limbo.
Read MoreWhen partisan divides appear stronger and more rancorous than ever, many Americans have been left without hope for the political future. Yet, in the midst of these tensions, there have been notable instances of bipartisan efforts across levels of government.
Read MoreThe process of student tracking, despite seeming practical, has had many unhindered consequences on student education, particularly with the education of minority students. At first glance, this system makes perfect sense by having students placed into classes seemingly catered to their experience and abilities, but studies on the effects of tracking suggest it may be perpetuating systemic racial and socioeconomic inequality.
Read MoreOver recent decades, Congress has progressively grown less effective, forcing the Supreme Court to address these issues in ways that are inconsistent with public opinion. Recent controversial decisions have led to questions regarding the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the need for judicial reforms.
Read MoreA bright moment in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been the remarkable welcoming of millions of Ukrainian refugees into bordering European countries. However, this prompts the comparison to Europe’s less rosey reception of Middle Eastern refugees in the recent past.
Read MoreIn the past decade, the practice Advice and Consent has caused enough conflict to question whether its purpose has been tainted by politics.
Read MoreCongress’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act may be the first major federal gun legislation passed in over two decades, but it is not bold enough to significantly reduce the staggering, devastating gun violence across America.
Read MoreThe Biden administration has thus far succeeded in its attempt to reestablish America’s credibility abroad following the turmoil of the Trump era. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further united the West, and presents an opportunity for Biden to prove that the Western world can be a model in global leadership.
Read MoreThe rise of China prompts competition on all fronts, including the lucrative and dangerous business that is digital currency.
Read MoreEver since Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden and recently confirmed by the Senate to be the next member of the Supreme Court, discourse continues to rage over whether she is qualified for the position. Are critics of Jackson right in their doubts, or are they mistaken?
Read MoreThe Indian Child Welfare Act prevents Native children from being removed from Native communities. Some want to see it overturned, but doing so could lead to genoicide.
Read MoreWhat can a historical account written in 5th century BC tell us about the Ukrainian crisis? While President Zelensky pleads he does not want Ukrainian history to be told as “a legend about 300 Spartans,” the Russian invasion is just that: Ukraine versus Sparta. Here’s how great powers in geopolitics shape international relations and incite war.
Read MoreWhen it comes to political polarization, are differences between American political parties’ personalities the cure or the disease?
Read MoreFrom meticulously choreographed false-flag attacks to state-sponsored false narratives, Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone to great lengths to ensure that the Russian people back his position in this war. Repurposing the most powerful communication tools ever devised to serve as beacons of truth rather than megaphones for corrupt elites is the only way to prevent media-fueled bloodshed from continuing in the future.
Read MoreUniversity Counsel Tim Heaphy was fired by the Virginia Attorney General in January. The firing made headlines due to Heaphy’s leave from UVa to be counsel for the U.S. House panel investigating the January 6th insurrection. Although Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office denied they were firing Heaphy due to his role on the January 6th committee, the firing was a move to punish Heaphy for his role in holding former Trump officials, some of whom endorsed Miyares, responsible.
Read MoreTension over political representation and election integrity reached a violent boiling point during the January 6th riots. Voters on both the left and the right feel a fundamental disconnect from their elected representatives. Only comprehensive electoral reform aimed towards proportional representation can address the concerns of the U.S. voter.
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