The last two weeks in the United States have seen nationwide protests against ICE, Donald Trump, and the actions of the DOJ within the last year. In those two weeks, students took to the streets in droves, participating in school walkouts, chanting, and claiming intersections and/or sidewalks in massive crowds. Although some in more organized manners than others, students have provided the bulk and blade of anti-ICE attention & action as of late. Local partisan groups have th

Understanding the complex world of US politics can feel overwhelming. The landscape shifts quickly, and the stakes are high. I’ve spent time diving into key articles that shed light on the forces shaping American political life today. These pieces offer clarity, context, and insight. They help us see beyond the headlines and understand the deeper currents at play. Exploring Key Articles on US Politics When I read through various analyses, I notice patterns. Some articles focu

On December 31st of 2025, justice prevailed in the San Francisco Federal District Court. That was the day Judge Breyer officially rejected this administration’s justification for their use of the National Guard, which some have described as an “intimidation” of LA residents. The administration argued that exigency for the federalization of the National Guard is only needed in the initiation of the process. Their argument implies that, once federalized, the National Guard is a

Gambia’s Supreme Court is preparing to rule on a legal challenge that could overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female genital mutilation, a practice internationally recognized as a form of torture and gender-based violence. The case was brought by religious leaders and lawmakers who argue that the ban violates constitutional protections for religious and cultural freedom. If successful, the challenge would reverse a decade of legal progress aimed at protecting girls and wome

The general public of the United States is constantly plagued by gloom and the feeling of inevitability. Upon encountering polarization or feeling unrepresented, voters rush to blame the parties and their domination of the US’s politics. The average high school graduate will tell you that the two-party system is flawed; they would be correct. The system’s flaws, however, don’t always stem from itself. Frequently, it is the voters who, with their neglect of civic participation

The killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents is not only a tragedy. It is a warning. Pretti was not a fugitive, not the target of an immigration warrant, and not engaged in violent wrongdoing. By all public accounts, he was a civilian who encountered a federal enforcement operation and did not survive that encounter. The precise details remain under investigation, but the broader implications are already clear: when federal law enforcement operates with expansive