Non-violent resistance can be a muted reflection, standing in front of a mural at the UNC campus, reflecting all those moments of oppression, long before our generations, whose shoulders we stand on, who boldly and fearlessly gave their lives so we can breathe in a free society. All it takes is to stand in a moment of silence and reflection. Because someone, somewhere, stood in the face of oppression.
Read MoreThe Olympics often unite Americans across political divides, offering a rare moment when national pride outweighs partisanship. Yet, this year’s Winter Games in Milan have sparked debate after several U.S. athletes expressed discomfort representing the American government amid deep domestic political conflict. The conflicting reception of their comments by the American public and politicians has raised a broader question: should political expression have a place at the Olympics?
Read MoreOn February 11, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the handling and heavy redaction of the Epstein Files. Her behavior was the subject of intense scrutiny, as she responded combatively to questions and acted excessively protective of President Trump. Bondi’s refusal to resign in the face of impeachment threats, as well as her unending loyalty to Trump, sets a dangerous precedent that reputation takes priority over the protection and dignity of the American people.
Read MoreThe US has traditionally used its power to emphasize a rules-based, cooperative global order, structured by alliances and institutions. Under Trump, however, that power can be wielded as an extension of his individual will.
Read MoreThe emerging 2028 Republican field is defined less by ideological experimentation than by a shared constraint: how closely each contender can tether themselves to Trumpism without inheriting its liabilities wholesale. Vance currently appears best positioned to manage that balance, pairing institutional backing and ideological continuity with generational change, even if questions about his electoral dexterity remain unresolved.
Read MoreThere is a recognition among Democrats that this is no longer a time to lick wounds from the 2024 loss; instead, it is time to recuperate for the fight ahead: the 2028 Presidential Election. Let’s meet the contenders, from frontrunners, secondary candidates, long shots, and dark horses, for the Democratic primaries.
Read MoreIn the wake of the Trump administration’s volatile and hostile global strategy, taking an isolationist and transactional approach to foreign policy and the NATO alliance, leaders across Europe are questioning whether this alliance remains reliable. The European Union has begun to rethink its defense strategy, with many leaders pushing for European strategic autonomy.
Read MoreThe Class 2 senate map, last up for election in 2020, provides both the Republican and the Democratic parties with a mixed bag of candidates. If the Democratic Party has any hope of retaking the Senate, it must not only defend its current seats but also flip contests in historically Republican states. With national headwinds leaning against them, the Republican Party hopes the favorable maps keep the Senate in their hands.
Read MoreRegardless of political beliefs, a life lost at the hands of the state should never be met with indifference or applause. The death of Renée Nicole Good should not be treated as a political weapon, but rather as a loss of a life that demands careful rumination.
Read MoreSo far, Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve Board have done an admirable job of maintaining economic stability despite intense political pressure. However, uncertainty remains about the future of the Fed’s independence and its impact on both the domestic and global economy.
Read MoreA shift of just three seats could shatter the Republican trifecta and reshape national policymaking for the final two years of Trump’s presidency. With open districts, aggressive redistricting, and unhappy voters, the 2026 midterms are shaping up to be anything but ordinary.
Read MoreIn the United States of America, Black History Month is celebrated between 1st of February - 1st of March. It is a national moment to reflect on the historical inequalities of the past and think about the present challenges of political, social and economic polarization and look forward to the future where there is equality of life and opportunities, regardless of one’s background based on the American Dream based on life, liberty and happiness. What lessons can we draw from the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr’s life whose day we celebrated on January 17?
Read MoreIf the leader of the United States of America and his representatives can justify the level of misogyny and disrespect in his interactions with female members of the press as simply “frank and honest,” there is a long road ahead of us for reaching equal treatment between genders in the modern political sphere.
Read MoreInto that vacuum—where meaningful opposition should exist but doesn’t—steps Kamala Harris, not with leadership or strategy on how to defeat Trumpism and the increasingly right-wing establishment, but to hawk her new memoir, 107 Days. The memoir epitomizes exactly what has gone wrong for Democrats; it is a complete failure without address, the product of a party that can no longer articulate a single material solution for the people it claims to represent.
Read MoreDiplomacy is known by some as simply the art of getting what you want. Pakistan has demonstrated mastery of this art by leveraging recent geopolitical developments in South Asia to reimagine, reconstruct, and bolster a once-strained relationship with the United States.
Read MoreAbigail Spanberger (D) is decisively elected Governor of Virginia, carrying key votes from the Latino electorate. This article analyses the reasons for this change and the impact it may have on future elections.
Read MoreMaduro inherited an unstable, corrupt government that was solely based on the sheer charisma of his predecessor—despite his dictatorial tendencies. However, instead of enacting policies to counter the impending downfall of his government, Maduro doubled down on Chávez’s decisions. He knew that his support stemmed from the blessing of the late president and the unfaltering chavistas, and he has continued to establish an authoritarian state in Venezuela
Read MoreMikie Sherrill’s victory was part of a sweep by Democrats this November. From Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to moderate Abigail Spanberger, Democrats across the political spectrum won with Sherill’s Navy background, high voter turnout, and an anti-Trump platform, which led to her victory.
Read MoreWhat is happening in North Carolina is part of a larger, and deeply concerning, proliferation of mid-decade redistricting for political gain. The recent push for redrawing district boundaries in between census cycles is clearly a political move designed to tip the balance of power in Congress towards one party. Politicians on both sides of the aisle must strive for the pursuit of fair districts together
Read MoreIn the wake of the pandemic, a new debate has taken hold within the Democratic Party, one that questions whether America’s future lies in building more or regulating less. As journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argue in their 2025 book Abundance, the nation’s greatest obstacles are soaring housing costs and aging infrastructure, which stem not from scarcity of funds but from an excess of regulation. Yet, while the call to build more promises a sense of renewal, it also revives past projects that displaced communities. The Abundance movement has thus split the Democrats, prompting the question: Can America construct its future without losing sight of the moral underpinnings of progress?
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