Domestic News
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Why Georgia’s gubernatorial race represents the nation in a nutshell
Georgia has been one of the most politically contentious states over the last decade, and now it faces an intensely competitive primary on both sides of the aisle. The divisions we see, however, are not too unfamiliar from those around the nation and can give us valuable insights into what to expect moving forward.
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A legacy erased: How Trump’s executive orders dismantle the Biden agenda and erode democracy
By dismantling Biden’s domestic agenda and upending ongoing projects, the Trump administration is rejecting a model of governing that prioritized long-term growth and stability in favor of one without coherent goals.
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The Nations’ Arena: Performative Politics is Taking Over the Court
The State of the Union, the press briefing room, and other political moments have one thing in common- spectacle is overtaking substance. Performative politics is dominating media outlets, and Americans are losing political information because of it.
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Immigration to the U.S. Was once seen as a land of job opportunity. Now, it’s the focus of substantial economic decline
With the U.S. fluctuating over the century with its immigration policy, the Trump administration has marked a significant departure to immigration crackdowns and border enforcement. As public opinion is starting to favor immigration and oppose Trump’s policies, it begs the question of the contribution immigrants bring to our economy, workforce, and GDP.
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The redistricting fight consuming United States politics
Mid-decade redistricting efforts have begun in many states with the intent of creating partisan districts. These tactics create electoral advantages for the major political parties in the upcoming midterm elections. This sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents and governors to follow and threatens American civic culture.
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One great masquerade: The Trump administration and religion
Since returning to power in 2024, the Trump administration has disingenuously used Christianity to justify leadership and administrative decision-making. However, their actions severely misrepresent biblical teachings.
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This must end
Our country burns. Our allies are turning away from the falling empire. In the meantime, Americans must take America back.
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A path forward: What the NYC mayoral election teaches us about the future of the Democratic Party
The 2025 New York City Mayoral Election had people from across the nation on the edge of their seats. The election ultimately resulted in a victory for Democratic-Socialist Zohran Mamdani, potentially indicating a new phase for the Democratic Party.
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Trump’s capture of Maduro was never about the drugs
On January 3rd, 2026, the Trump Administration arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, framing the operation as necessary to stop America’s drug epidemic. However, Trump has other motives: Expanding American dominance.
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How far Is PHAR enough?
As developers put profits over people, Charlottesville is undergoing gentrification. Charlottesville’s Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) is fighting to stop this.
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How to build a third party (and save American democracy?)
In a country as large, diverse, and divided as the United States, it is troubling that only two nationally viable political parties exist. How can a successful third party be built, and what should it look like?
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The Cautionary Tale of Trump’s Threats to Free Speech: A Cornerstone of American Democracy
Since President Trump has taken office, he has reshaped the American media and challenged the First Amendment by detaining student protestors, restricting news outlets, attacking educational institutions, and sidelining judges.
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Masking Control as Inclusion: The Problem with Trump’s Higher Education Compact
Trump’s Compact for Excellence in Higher Education is framed as a method of inclusion, when in reality Trump is attempting to gain control over universities, pressuring the schools to align with his conservative agenda.
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Gen Z’s Mayor: How TikTok Elected Mamdani
As Gen Z voters gain influence, Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory reveals how social media is reshaping political strategy. TikTok has redefined how to connect to voters, making online cultural fluency an influential component of electoral success.
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When It Comes to Chuck Schumer, the Lessons of Zohran Mamdani Fell on Deaf Ears
Zohran Mamdani, a populist progressive, is the mayor-elect of New York. Chuck Schumer did nothing with this moment and committed one of the greatest political blunders in recent memory.
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Red, White, and Ball: Sportswashing in the Age of Trump
Long considered the charge of far-flung dictators, Donald Trump has sought to better his image through his consistent involvement in sporting events nationally and worldwide.
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How Has Social Media Affected Politics?
Social media isn’t just a form of entertainment anymore. It’s a way for everyday people to speak their truth. But how has this affected the political sphere?
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AI is the future, but is this the future we want?
The American economy is currently being propped up by the belief that AI will exponentially boost worker productivity. But the excitement has outpaced reality, and when this bubble bursts, the fallout will be felt disproportionately by workers and consumers.
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Ross Perot: What a Bygone Character of American Politics Can Teach Us About Today
Since running for president as an outsider in the 1992 election, Perot’s brand of eccentricity remains unreplicated. However, Americans as a whole feel a particular disdain for the political establishment. Could someone like Perot capitalize on that?
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Requiem for the Political Martyr
Just as other societies have been throughout history, modern America is a powder keg that needs just one act of political violence to ignite the spark. Such a spark may have been ignited on September 10th.
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Selling Nature Short: The Impact of Trump's Budget Cuts on the National Park Service
153 years ago, the first national park was established to promise the preservation of America’s natural treasures for generations to come. However, with recent proposed budget cuts and executive orders from the Trump Administration, it is uncertain that this promise will be fulfilled.
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Redrawing Democracy: The Supreme Court’s Next Test on Civil Rights
The Supreme Court is set to decide how essential a critical part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is to protecting Black voters in the 21st century .
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The Threat of the H-1B Visa Fee to the American Economy: A Shift towards Trump’s Nationalist Agenda
As President Trump imposes a new fee on the H-1B visa, economists express concern about how this fee can diminish America’s competitive advantage on the world stage and to what degree foreign labor-dependent industries will be impacted.
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Why Everyone Hates College
Americans used to see college as the land of opportunity. Now, they’re not so sure. Overambitious government policy and an anemic social image led the university to lose touch with the nation.
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The Silenced Stage: The Trump Administration’s Tight Grip on Free Speech
As tensions between the executive branch and media outlets increase, President Trump further establishes his control over the free speech of millions of American citizens. The consequences of his actions leave many to question the legalities of government coercion and if we have entered a new era of censorship.