Wealth and Power Are Concentrated at the TopIn an oligarchy, only a small group of people control most of the country’s wealth and power. Billionaires and large corporations have an outsized influence on political decisions, and it feels like their interests are prioritized over everyone else’s. Politicians Rely on Big DonorsIf political campaigns are funded…
Governor Ron DeSantis gave a speech at the University of Notre Dame on Friday, where he talked about the recent election results and the state of politics in Florida. DeSantis highlighted how strong the Republican Party has become in the state, proudly mentioning that Donald Trump won Florida by more than 13% and that Republicans…
In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, creative maneuvering is becoming increasingly commonplace. Ron DeSantis, the current governor of Florida, is no stranger to bold moves. With his term-limited in 2026, speculation is growing about whether he could find a way back to the governorship as early as 2028. Surprisingly, this scenario isn’t entirely far-fetched,…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special meeting of the California Legislature to make sure California’s core values, like civil rights, reproductive freedom, and climate action, are protected from the incoming Trump administration. The meeting will begin on December 2, and it aims to prepare California to fight back against any federal policies…
In a revelation that has stirred controversy and debates on professional ethics and political bias, Lt. John Rodgers of the Clark County sheriff’s office in Ohio made headlines when he declared on social media that he would not aid those who voted for Vice President Kamala Harris or identified as Democrats. This statement not only…
A recent Supreme Court decision has opened the door for states like Pennsylvania to create strict rules about how votes are counted, allowing minor errors to result in ballots being thrown out. Traditionally, voting rights in the U.S. have been protected against barriers that act like “tests” to qualify people’s votes, because in the past,…
From 2018 to 2022, California allocated $17.5 billion toward homelessness but saw its homeless population grow. Federal data shows that California hosts half of the nation’s unsheltered homeless population. California ranks as the fourth worst state for homelessness, with nearly 186,000 people currently unhoused. This represents an 8% increase from 2022, highlighting the severity of…
For decades, polls have been a staple of American political discourse. We hear about “likely voters” and “margin of error” until the numbers start to blur together. And yet, election after election, we see polling missteps that make us question the validity of traditional methods. From predicting a Clinton landslide in 2016 to projecting a…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping the state’s education system through a series of powerful appointments and sweeping policy changes. From placing defeated candidates on school boards to enacting laws that reduce the presence of social and historical studies in university curriculums, DeSantis is driving an agenda that prioritizes traditional values and academic basics. Supporters…
In a surprising decision, the Supreme Court has allowed Virginia’s Republican governor to go ahead with a last-minute purge of 1,600 voters—despite a clear federal law that’s supposed to prevent this very thing. By siding with Virginia in Beals v. Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Court effectively allowed Virginia to ignore a key provision…
