The End of Affirmative Action: Two Years Later

A Foray into College Admissions On June 29th, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina could not consider race when determining admissions decisions. This case, entitled “Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard,” was a landmark decision ending over two decades of race-conscious admissions decisions in higher education. This was a result of an increasing scrutiny on admissions practices as … Continue reading The End of Affirmative Action: Two Years Later

Trump’s First in Office for His Second Term

Changes That Have Been Made Donald Trump has officially completed the first year of his second term in office. After being reelected back in November of 2024, Trump has changed America through executive orders, with 225 passed in 2025 alone. On the legislative front, he has passed five bills in 2025, and vetoed two bills. When it comes to bills, the most notable one Trump … Continue reading Trump’s First in Office for His Second Term

The Situation in Yemen

The Ongoing Civil War Yemen is divided between the Rashad Al-Alimi-led Presidential Leadership Council and Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, who leads the main rebel group against the government, along with their supporters and allies. The war is between the Saudi-backed government, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, and the Southern Transitional Council. This has led to a humanitarian crisis that has been prolonged due to the civil war. In … Continue reading The Situation in Yemen

Chipping away at the ICE issues

How recent events are shaping the political landscape One of the goals of the Trump administration has been to expand the capabilities and funding of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). xzOver the course of this year, the administration has succeeded in their efforts through the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law by Trump in July 2025. This law provided $170 billion towards … Continue reading Chipping away at the ICE issues

Black History Month Figures

Celebrating Lesser-Known Leaders Who Changed the World As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, it’s important to recognize the less familiar names we don’t always hear every year. While figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks made a lasting impact on our world, dozens of other people have helped shape our world today, often without the same recognition. Here are just a few … Continue reading Black History Month Figures