Washington D.C. has become the nation’s frontline in the fight for democracy, as its politically disenfranchised residents are subjected to the President’s military takeover while still being denied full representation in Congress. On August 11th, President Trump signed an executive order that deployed the National Guard to D.C. and declared a crime emergency to take […]
The President Doesn’t Want You to See These Pictures
The image above will be removed from the National Gallery of Art to comply with Trump’s executive order on “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The picture shows the striking image of Peter Gordon, who escaped slavery and remained scarred from whipping. It was taken in 1863 at the height of the Civil War. […]
When Access to the Ballot Is Under Attack, Democracy Is Too
When Donald Trump makes sweeping claims aimed at dismantling our democracy, we must take them seriously. Even though this is the same man who decries the supposed “danger” of mail-in voting while casting his own ballot by mail in 2020. That double standard is more than hypocrisy, it is a tactic. By spreading lies while […]
Texas’s Gerrymandering Power Grab Threatens Fair Representation
Gerrymandering is the redrawing of voting district boundaries to tilt political power in favor of one political party. Right now, Texas Republicans are aggressively attempting to redraw voting districts early before the next census, to lock in more seats, weaken the influence of BIPOC communities, and diminish the political power of progressive urban centers. Their […]
Gen Z Is Done Waiting: Mamdani’s Win Is a New Political Era
In an era of voter disillusionment, Zohran Mamdami’s victory in the New York City mayoral primary is proof that bold, grassroots, and unapologetically progressive campaigns not only inspire, but win. While Democrats across the country scramble to energize their base, Mamdani electrified New Yorkers with a vision rooted in housing justice, public investment, equitable taxation, […]
“No Kings” Protests Spark a Wave of Hope Across America
Over 5 million people across the United States came together Saturday June 14 to protest the military parade organized to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army (which just so happened to coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday). Deemed the “No Kings” protests, over 2,000 nationwide demonstrations were planned by a coalition of organizations. […]
Trump’s Military Parade Fuels Authoritarian Fears
On June 14, military tanks will begin a procession down Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. as a component of the largest domestic military parade in contemporary American history. This parade marks the 250th anniversary of the US Army, Flag Day, and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. However, behind the patriotic banners and grand flyovers lies […]
Democrats Launch Study to Address the Dilemma with Young Male Voters
When the Speaking with American Men (SAM) study was released, it sparked backlash across the political spectrum and the Democrats behind the effort faced ridicule. But beyond the mockery lies a stark reality: Democrats are losing the support of young men and risk losing even more ground without serious shifts. SAM aims to understand American […]
Polls Show Trouble for Trump as Approval Ratings Drop
We have settled into the second Trump presidency, marked by a litany of executive orders targeting foreign aid spending, transgender participation in sports, public sector layoffs, and pardons for convicted violent offenders. What do Americans think of these new objectives and the so-called “concepts of a plan” that have now materialized? New polling indicates a […]
A Look at Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
Since being elected for his second term, President-elect Donald Trump has begun the formation of his cabinet. Here’s a look into the people he has already chosen. Chief of Staff — Susie Wiles Wiles is Trump’s former campaign manager, known for being “one of the most feared political operatives in the US,” according to BBC. […]