President Donald Trump took to Twitter Tuesday evening to threaten schools that don’t open in the fall. In the tweet, Trump alleges that he’s looking at pulling funding from schools that aren’t holding in-person classes by fall. As for why? The president might think that governors and mayors are keeping …
Read MoreAmerica has entered a reckoning period with its history of systemic (and systematic) racism. In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protests have demanded the end of racist police brutality. This has spilled over into broader discussions of racism in the US. Likely democratic presidential …
Read MoreIn the hours following the first arrest under a controversial new law, Hong Kongers are protesting in the streets. Citizens of the unique city are railing against what they characterize as attempts by Beijing to curtail their freedoms. Hong Kong, which was a British colony until 1997, has enjoyed unique …
Read MoreLate Sunday evening, President Donald Trump tweeted that the US had no credible evidence of an alleged link between the Taliban and Russia. Earlier in the day, reports suggested US intelligence had evidence of such a link. Reports seemed to indicate a Russian spy operation was offering bounties on US …
Read MoreAccording to many top GOP pollsters and strategists, the upcoming election is in Joe Biden’s court. Incumbent Donald Trump has largely bungled the past few months, according to some pundits. His response to the COVID-19 pandemic was sluggish, and many blame him for America’s current situation. He took a combative …
Read MoreFollowing the controversial death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, protests have engulfed the US. Black Lives Matter movements all over the country have called for an end to systematic, racist police brutality against black people. Some police departments and republican lawmakers have met …
Read MoreChief Justice John Roberts was originally appointed to the Supreme Court in 2005, by George W. Bush. At the time, he vowed to be an impartial mediator of law, not a partisan on the court. In the years since his confirmation, this has proven true: Roberts voted in favor of …
Read MoreThe 2020 election could be disastrous for republicans in the Senate. As Trump slips precipitously in the polls, he could also threaten his party’s chances of holding their Senate majority. Current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, meanwhile, has confirmed that he has no intentions of stepping down from his role …
Read MoreThe Supreme Court on Monday has refused to hear cases that relate to the qualified immunity doctrine. The move, coming amid widespread protests over police brutality, was surprising to many. The move to not pick up the cases was unsigned. In a dissenting opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the …
Read MoreDaily demonstrations and scattered clashes with police have been common in Seattle. On Memorial Day, Minneapolis police put George Floyd, an unarmed man, in a chokehold. He was suspected of using a counterfeit bill. After Floyd died during the incident, a video circulated widely online showing the officer pressing his …
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