What led up to this crisis? In April of 2023, the African country of Sudan went into civil war following a struggle for power between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Tensions began as far back as 2019, having increased concerning Sudanese former-president Omar Al-Bashir’s expulsion from his presidential position in 2019 in a coup from the SAF, after serving … Continue reading Civil War in Sudan – A Fight for Powers
Oakland Mills Sharply Responds to Renovation Delays For four early and cold mornings, Oakland Mills staff members were not in their classes, but were outside in front of Oakland Mills, making a case for renovating our 50-year-old building. This movement garnered participation from staff, students, and families. This came after the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education voted to abandon the Superintendent’s proposed … Continue reading Keep Your PrOMise
The 43-Day-Long Shutdown Makes History A federal government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a spending bill before the previous spending bill runs out. The spending bill determines what parts of the government receive money, and how much each part receives. As a consequence, these bills become political tools of both parties. Despite a controlling majority in the Senate, the 53 Republican senators, were … Continue reading The Longest Government Shutdown
All Too Familiar Following the recent deployment of U.S. National Guard soldiers to U.S. city streets, there has been a significant uproar on multiple sides of the political spectrum. Some say it’s needed because of violence taking place from protests, while others say that we cannot deploy trained soldiers into civilian-heavy environments because it’s a danger, waste, and abuse of American resources and power. On … Continue reading National Guard Shooting Tragedy
The 2025 Inauguration of Donald Trump The second inauguration of Donald J. Trump, serving as the 47th President of the United States, was held on Monday, January 20, 2025. This noteworthy ceremony was organized by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) and took place on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building, a site of great historical significance. The event marked a … Continue reading The Presidential Inauguration
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