A Civil Rights Crisis: The Dangerous Attack on Disability Protections in Schools

 The recent lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, poses a significant threat to the rights of individuals with disabilities across the United States. Currently, seventeen states have initiated legal action challenging Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a cornerstone civil rights law that has safeguarded disabled individuals...

The Risks of Dismantling the Department of Education

In recent years, there has been a growing debate over the role of the U.S. Department of Education. Last week, rumors swirled that President Trump would sign an executive order dismantling the department. Many conservatives have argued for eliminating the department for years as a move to reduce what they deem as federal overreach...

Unconstitutional Actions in Trump's Second Term

 In his second term, President Donald Trump has already undertaken several actions that have been widely criticized as unconstitutional, undermining the foundational principles of American democracy. Our constitutional republic was formed with a broad separation of powers. Trump in his first two weeks has committed a broad...

What is USAID and What Does it Do?

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, dedicated to promoting democratic values, improving global health, alleviating poverty, and fostering economic growth in developing countries. It has been a dedicated force in accomplishing humanitarian good on...

Profiling Current Candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election

 As the nation prepares for another pivotal presidential election, the diverse backgrounds of the candidates on the stage offer a panorama of experiences, perspectives, and ideologies. In this blog post, we will delve into the backgrounds of prominent current presidential candidates, including former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, as well as notable figures Chris Christie,...

Why Do We Have the Same Number of Representatives That We had 100 years ago?

In the constitution, the duty of assigning the number of representatives is granted to Congress. The constitution states "The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct....

Where do we go from here as a nation?

The 2020 election concluded when the last polls closed on November 3, 2020. In the following days, final vote tallies were completed, some states conducted recounts, and the process reached its conclusion. There is little doubt that the outcome—a Biden victory—will remain unchanged. The question now is: where do we go from...

Beyond Red and Blue: Breaking Free from Political Tribalism

Our country is deeply divided—on politics, religion, culture, and more. The divisions are growing, fueled by an “us vs. them” mentality that does more harm than good. Instead of seeking common ground, we often build walls between ourselves, seeing political opponents as enemies rather than fellow citizens with differing viewpoints.One...