In April of this year, the Trump administration cancelled millions of dollars of federal aid previously allocated toward funding social impact programs assisting K-12 and postsecondary mental health aid.
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From kindergarten to 12th grade, there is only one subject that American children are required to take every single year of their legally mandated education: English. Yet despite being home to more English speakers than any other country in an increasingly globalized world, the United States sees itself comparatively falling behind its counterparts in key educational and communication metrics, most notably, that of literacy rates.
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On January 20th, upon the inauguration of his second term, President Trump issued several executive orders. One of those orders has significant resemblance to policies from previous administrations. Trump's proposal of “Designating Cartels And Other Organizations As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists” is representative of President Reagan’s ‘War on Drugs’ and President Bush’s ‘War on Terror,’ two major policy campaigns that significantly expanded executive authority and encouraged the systematic oppression of the black and brown demographics.
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Now more than ever, political violence appears to be rampant in the United States. With recent acts of violent killing of both public and private figures alike, many have flocked to either ends of the political spectrum to voice their concerns regarding the direction the nation is heading in.
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Throughout human history, numerous republics have risen and fallen. Athens, Rome, Venice; the United States of America is not the first, nor will it be the last. Like any government, there will come a time when its institutions and foundations are so perverted that it can no longer be considered the same political entity.
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We are four months into Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States, and there has been a lot of news to come out of it. The 47th President has taken many controversial actions in the past few months, interfering with issues such as immigration, foreign policy, and the economy.
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Pride Puppy—a story about a family and their puppy attending a Pride parade. My Uncle’s Wedding—a tale of a young girl preparing for and attending her uncle’s same-sex wedding. Julian Is a Mermaid—a narrative about a boy who dreams of becoming a mermaid and expressing his gender in an untraditional way.
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The Kennedys have long been a prominent family in the United States. While earlier members were eminent in their own right, it was not until John F. Kennedy’s career in the mid-20th century that they began their ascension to widespread fame.
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Since assuming office, President Trump has dramatically upended the federal government to fulfill many of his campaign promises. He authorized Elon Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce government spending, initiated a campaign of mass deportation, and enacted major tariffs on important trade partners. But one of the major promises Trump made on the campaign was to uphold Americans' right to free speech.
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At the beginning of the 2nd Trump administration, the president announced that Russel Vought, the previous director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during the 1st administration, would resume his post.
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In the last five months, the U.S. public health sector has been hit by a wave of budget cuts, policy changes, and pseudoscience rhetoric from the Trump administration. Public health, in itself, is “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals,” according to Charles-Edward Amory Winslow.
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In this installment, we look at the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, and how he has fundamentally reshaped the agency — turning an agency focused on the Silent Spring to one aiming for a silenced future.
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Over the past year, we’ve seen numerous women of color take center stage — making history and transforming our perception of what our politicians should look and act like. In November 2024, Kamala Harris, of Jamaican and Indian descent, was one of the most important figures in American politics — until everything came crashing down.
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What once was air is now smog. The foundation of your house penetrates a gas field. The water you drink is spoiled by chemicals from the abandoned factory outside your window. The constant threat of extreme weather has you and your neighbors living in fear; one day, your house will be swept away by a flood or burnt to a crisp by the hand of a raging fire.
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If you’ve paid any attention to discourse related to California politics, you know that housing is a topic that frequently gets brought up. People talk about having to pay higher interest rates on mortgages, having trouble finding a home to buy, or, as famed political activist Jimmy McMillan would say, “the rent is too damn high.”
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On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order entitled Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship. The order directs federal agencies to stop granting or recognizing citizenship for children born to parents who were unlawfully or temporarily in the United States at the time of their birth, fulfilling one of the President’s campaign promises.
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The practice of utilizing tariffs against perceived foes has become commonplace. The proposal of expanding United States territory hangs over the country, invoking the idea of Manifest Destiny. China is viewed as a potential dominant superpower, with United States policy shifting to handle its emergence on the global stage.
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Your small town is about to be hit by a hurricane, and you’re in the middle of an evacuation zone. With only days’ notice, your family is packing up their belongings and getting ready to flee the area for safety. You’re told that if you don’t leave, you’ll die — but as your friends and loved ones go, you remain in place. As an inmate, you cannot make that decision for yourself.
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Though much of it feels like a distant memory now, certain occurrences from that summer will undoubtedly have lasting effects on our country, altering the shape of our government for centuries to come. Amongst all that happened, one event from early July stands out as particularly momentous: the decision of Trump v. US.
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On October 27, 2024, Tony Hinchcliffe, a stand-up comedian, spoke at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. While several speakers and attendees endorsed former President Donald Trump throughout the event, Hinchcliffe faced criticism over his choice of words.
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