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The recent signing of new state legislative maps into law by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers marks the end of a prolonged battle over gerrymandering in the state. Gerrymandering, the manipulation of district borders for political gain, has been a longstanding issue in American politics, dating back to the late 18th century. Elbridge Gerry, a founding […]

The U.S. has been experiencing a national nursing shortage for several years, and one factor contributing to this shortage is inadequate pay. As a result, many nurses have chosen to travel the country or leave the profession altogether in search of better pay. In addition, nurses nationwide have gone on strike demanding raises and improved […]

The reports released by the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare programs indicate that without legislative action, these vital entitlement programs will face serious financial challenges in the coming years. While there have been slight improvements in the financial outlook, the situation remains precarious. The Social Security trust funds are projected to be exhausted […]

The University of Mississippi has launched a conduct investigation into a group of students who harassed a pro-Palestine protester on campus last week. A viral video showed a group of white men taunting a lone Black woman, with some making racist gestures and chants. Chancellor Glenn Boyce condemned the behavior, stating that it contained “hostility […]

During a recent session, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) provided a historical context to counter Rep. Glenn Grothman’s (R-Wis.) comments about the term “republic” in the Pledge of Allegiance, offering a refresher on the topic. Before GOP lawmakers proceeded with a bill aiming to incorporate a citizenship query into the U.S. census, Grothman referenced a segment […]

The Washington Post’s recent report reveals a startling revelation about Donald Trump’s unabashed pitch to top U.S. oil executives. At a dinner hosted at his Mar-a-Lago club, Trump brazenly solicited $1 billion for his re-election campaign in exchange for dismantling Joe Biden’s environmental regulations upon regaining the presidency. This transactional proposal, described as “remarkably blunt,” […]

Litman’s revelation about Trump’s lawyers admitting to reimbursing Michael Cohen for payments to Stormy Daniels has profound implications for the ongoing trial. While it might have slipped under the radar among the trial’s intensity, its importance cannot be overstated. Trump’s status as the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial underscores the gravity […]

Abby Driscoll’s artwork “But Not Enough to Save You” has sparked controversy in a Virginia school district, leading to an emergency meeting of the board. The piece, part of a student art show with a theme of “trauma,” features a representation of religious trauma and the struggle of growing up queer in a religious community. […]

As Barron Trump prepares to graduate from high school next week, he’s not just marking a personal milestone but also stepping into a new role within the Republican Party. At the age of 18, he’s set to become a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention, joining his siblings Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and […]

David Cameron declared that the UK won’t cease its arms trade with Israel, setting the UK’s position apart from the US, which has temporarily halted weapon deliveries. This differentiation is due to the UK not being a remarkable source of arms to Israel through official state channels. The foreign secretary additionally emphasized that the UK […]