DOJ Ends School Desegregation Order Amid Equity Concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently concluded a longstanding school desegregation order in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, which was originally instituted in 1966. This action is part of a broader initiative under the Trump administration to reassess and potentially terminate similar federal oversight measures nationwide. Historical Context and Rationale The desegregation order in Plaquemines […]
Trump Revives Alien Enemies Act, Sparking Executive Power Concerns
In recent speeches and interviews, President Donald J. Trump has suggested invoking the Alien Enemies Act, a little-known federal statute passed in 1798, to justify mass deportations of undocumented immigrants under the guise of national security. While the law remains active, its application outside a formal war context, particularly to justify immigration crackdowns, has raised […]
A New Trump Era: Trade Wars, Executive Orders, and Clashes with Allies
Two months into his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of policy shifts, rattling the U.S. and the world. Sworn in on January 20, Trump has slashed federal agencies, ignited trade wars, and pivoted foreign policy, often with billionaire Elon Musk by his side. From mass deportations to a fiery White House […]
Weekend Review: Dozens Killed by Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
At least 42 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Sunday, and 50 more were left wounded. The attacks targeted a street of residential buildings and stores, toppling three structures. On Saturday, the offices of the Associated Press and other media outlets fell. Along with Sunday’s damages, many of the Gaza City’s tallest […]
Historians put Trump’s Insurrection into perspective.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – One particular video caught the New York Times’ best-selling author and podcaster Mike Duncan’s attention on Wednesday evening. Duncan authored The Storm Before The Storm, a piece of historical literature detailing the events which led to the fall of the Roman Republic and has gained acclaim for podcasts covering both Roman History […]
35 million risk losing power without utility moratoriums
As more state-mandated moratoriums on utility shut-offs expired this week, tens of millions of Americans could soon face energy insecurity. To keep services on, some will go back to work while at high-risk for death if exposed to the coronavirus. By Oct. 1, only six states plus D.C. will have protections remaining to prevent electricity […]
Federal Reserve Buys Corporate Debt, Faces Rebuke
Over the past several months, the U.S. Federal Reserve has taken a historic step: purchasing corporate bonds. The move, announced in March to coincide with Congress’ passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is meant to address the economic downturn brought on by COVID-19. The Federal Reserve’s action is unprecedented; it […]
Weekend Review: Violent Protest In Beirut After Blast
A Tuesday explosion at the Beirut port killed at least 158 people, injured thousands more, and caused up to $15 billion in damage to more than half of the city. Approximately 300,000 people are now homeless in Beirut due to the blast, which officials from Lebanon admitted was ignited when the fire reached a stockpile […]
William Barr Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
William Barr testified in front of a House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, for the first time since taking up the role of Attorney General in 2019. Barr and the Justice Department face criticism from Democrats, who believe that the department is working to aid President Donald Trump politically in its handling of nationwide protests and criminal investigations […]
Weekend Review: Transgender Health Protections Reversed on Anniversary of Pulse Tragedy
On Friday, the Trump administration finalized the removal of measures meant to protect transgender people from health care and insurance discrimination. In regards to medical discrimination based on sex, Former President Barack Obama’s administration had defined “gender identity” as “male, female, neither, or a combination of male and female.” The Trump administration has reversed the […]