Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 1969
In recent news, the unemployment rate has significantly decreased, and President Trump brought attention to it by posting multiple tweets earlier this month.
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The True Threat Posed by White Supremacy
On March 15, yet another terror attack had the world uniting to mourn the loss of 50 and renounce such egregious forms of violence, once again perpetuated by a white supremacist.
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Five Things to Know About Nancy Pelosi
In January, Nancy Pelosi replaced Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House of Representative. Pelosi is seen as an important political figure and an inspiration to many people for a multitude of reasons.
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How Israel’s History Is Impacting Current Events
The Israeli – Palestinian conflict is thought by many Americans simply as a fight over a strip of land the size of New Jersey. However, it is much more than that.
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The Longest Government Shutdown in US History
At midnight on December 21, 2018, the U.S. federal government began its shutdown. By today, January 21, 2019, it has lasted 31 days making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history with no end in sight.
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Decoding Politics: 15 Terms to Understand
Nearly every piece of political news seems to introduce a new term, or some type of lingo, that can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Whether…
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Millennial Activism and Social Justice in the Trump Era
On Feb.21, students filed into Heritage Hall to hear five activists come together and deliberate about several issues made even more relevant in the past month.
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Feelings from Friday: A Changing America
This past weekend was not a quiet one in the lives of many Americans. From our now-president Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, to the women’s…
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The Fight for Environmental Justice
Although they are amassing thousands of people in support, this is no easy fight for the Native Americans. Over the course of these protests, DAPL protesters have been arrested, gassed, and even attacked by guard dogs.
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