Saturday, March 18 marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Despite promises of liberation and education from Iraqi women and girls from former president George W. Bush’s administration, it has not yet become a reality. The education system in Iraq had already been affected by a decade of sanctions and the three […]
On Friday, Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio and caused a large explosion, creating a fire that burned for two days. As reported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the train contained 150 cars, 20 of which were listed as carrying hazardous materials. Of the 38 […]
On Jan. 13, President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union Address. With a likely reelection campaign ahead and a majority of Americans believing he hasn’t accomplished much, Biden boasted his administration’s successes in a high-stakes moment for his presidency. As many Americans grapple with the risk of a looming recession, Biden made […]
Former President Donald Trump recently announced his third presidential campaign for the 2024 election, leaving many voters unsettled. Although it’s unsurprising for Democrats to be wary of another potential Trump campaign and potential presidency, even Republican voters are faced with a difficult decision as they are tasked with choosing between the divisiveness of another Trump […]
Eight months ago, during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia captured the strategic city of Kherson. The seizure of the important port and industrial city had been a symbolic prize of the invasion. In response to the capturing of Kherson, Ukraine launched a southern counteroffensive on Aug. 29 to expel Russian Forces occupying […]
With the 2022 midterm elections rapidly approaching, it is important to understand what is at stake in this election cycle. Not only do the results of the upcoming election determine who controls Congress as well as state legislatures and governor’s offices, but the outcome will also influence the playing field for the 2024 presidential campaign. […]
On Jan. 6, 2021, the United States capitol was attacked in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election and disrupt the certification of the election by the US Congress. Following these events, the U.S House of Representatives selected a committee led by Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Vice Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) to investigate the […]
On Feb. 24, Russia invaded the sovereign state of Ukraine in a significant escalation of the ongoing 2014 Russo-Ukrainian war. In recent events, Ukraine has been making significant strides toward ending the war, with hopes of ultimately putting an end to the eight-year long conflict. Ukraine’s latest counteroffensive on the Russian-occupied territory of Ukraine’s Kharkiv […]