American relations with NATO allies are in jeopardy On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump proclaimed during a meeting with oil executives, “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not.” This statement marked a significant escalation after nearly a year of attempts to pressure Denmark into ceding Greenland to […]
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Mamdani’s Trip to the White House
Why Zohran Mamdani’s White House visit matters Not long ago, Zohran Mamdani was publicly dismissed and harshly critiqued by national leaders. After he met with President Donald Trump, however, the tone shifted. Their collaborative dialogue differed drastically from the months of insults between the two, during which Trump had called Mamdani a “lunatic” and “radical,” […]
Mamdani: Successful Mayor, or Successful Politician?
New York’s newest mayor has promised to bring change. Will it be good? As the newly-elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has had a busy January, creating new departments and signing a flurry of executive orders. However, many of his political choices have been unsuccessful so far and appear to be motivated by […]
A Bill for Power
How one bill, H.R. 6971, can restore congressional power and our nation Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, attempted to veto 29 pieces of legislation, including the 14th Amendment and the Civil Rights Act. These bills were not merely negligible laws; rather, they granted African Americans, women, and immigrants vital protections and […]
Behind Closed Doors
How the judicial branch is using the shadow docket to reshape democracy On September 8th, 2025, the United States Supreme Court made a decision that changed the trajectory of immigration law. Despite a lower court’s initial ruling and historical precedent from a 1975 Supreme Court case, the Court ruled that immigration officers may search and […]
Trade, Tariffs, and Trouble in the Western Hemisphere
How inconsistent U.S. foreign policy is causing Canada to venture across the Pacific. Canada and China are teaming up, and geopolitical doomsday is around the corner for the United States. While that headline isn’t true, it was easy to jump to the conclusion after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ominously declared at the annual World […]
Off the Rails
The Trump administration and the precarious state of American public transit The land of the free, the home of the brave, and the nation of the car. Development in the United States since the mid-1900s has been characterized by large-scale investment in highways and private transportation, establishing a deeply entrenched identity as “the nation of […]
Why is Affordable Healthcare Political?
Seventeen Republicans break from their party to extend ACA subsidies In a time when every issue is divided along partisan lines, 17 House Republicans put their beliefs over their parties’ goals and voted to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. The decision was in the best interest of the American people, and the Republicans who […]
The Messy Execution of a Valiant Cause
The slow death of the University of Austin’s dedication to free speech and open inquiry More likely than not, the University of Austin (UATX) won’t end up on the list of colleges you consider. Not to be confused with its cross-town neighbor, the University of Texas at Austin, UATX has yet to be accredited and […]
People of Minneapolis Fight Back
Minneapolis erupts in protest after Renee Good’s murder For over a week, Minneapolis residents have been peacefully protesting nonstop against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the aftermath of the murder of Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE agent while in her car. Good’s murder has exacerbated ICE’s controversial status in the United […]