DOJ Appeals Federal Judge’s Title 42 Decision
The DOJ has filed an appeal against a Federal Judge’s decision to block the Biden Administration’s attempt to end Title 42. Title 42 allows Border Patrol officials to deport migrants from foreign countries back to their nation of origin, allegedly protecting public health in the face of unpredictable COVID outbreaks. The Biden administration had planned […]
Spread of Monkeypox Increases Around Globe
An outbreak of monkeypox around the world has countries on high alert to contain its spread. The virus has been diagnosed in at least 22 countries outside of Africa. Most are in Europe, but it has also been identified in patients in Canada, Israel, Pakistan, and Australia. In the U.S., as of May 27, the […]
213th Mass Shootings This Year Deadliest So Far
As mass shootings become increasingly common, and increasingly deadly, solutions are stalled in the Senate
Georgia Primary Delivers Referendum on Trump Election Fraud Politics
In a record-breaking primary, incumbents Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defeated Trump-backed candidates running on election fraud conspiracies
Sweden and Finland Eye NATO Options
On Wednesday both Sweden and Finland broke a long history of military and political neutrality by applying for admittance to NATO. The Swedish prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto visited the White House yesterday to mark the historic occasion. “Finland and Sweden make NATO stronger,” President Joe Biden said at the Rose […]
Fueled by Hatred, Mass Shootings Spread Across The US
Over a weekend that feels too common in the United States, mass shootings once again dominated headlines across the country. A racially-charged attack in Buffalo killed ten people and injured three. In California, one person was killed and five were wounded by a gunman motivated by hate against the Taiwanese community. More mass shootings in […]
What Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Mean For Women
If a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court is any indication, Roe v. Wade will soon be overturned. The draft, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, indicates that five of the nine justices favor overturning the decision that has stood for nearly fifty years. The landmark case in 1973 protected a woman’s right to have […]
Russia Continues Assault in Eastern Ukraine
The Russian military has been reported to have been suffering a heavy loss of personnel in Eastern Ukraine, where battles have raged for weeks as Russia has refocused efforts to capture major urban centers in the region. In Mariupol, a port city in Eastern Ukraine that has been under constant bombardment, over 1,000 civilians are […]
Will Twitter’s Takeover Reshape Freedom of Speech?
When Elon Musk announced he was purchasing Twitter, he made it clear that his focus was on freedom of speech. In a brief note to the board of directors, he asserted that Twitter could only become a vehicle for free speech if it was privatized. “I believe in its potential to be the platform for […]
France Macron Defeat Pro-Putin Far-Right Le Pen
The French presidential election is over, incumbent Macron again claiming victory against far-right interloper Marine Le Pen, albeit with much closer results than their first encounter. Macron and Le Pen ran against each other for the first time 5 years ago, with Macron decisively routing Le Pen for control of the country at that time. […]