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Mid-decade Redistricting Battle Unfolds Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Texas state legislature has moved forward with a plan to redraw districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, hoping to pick up more seats in the House of Representatives and secure the Republican majority there. This plan was pushed for by Trump, the success of whose legislative agenda will be affected by the outcome of the 2026 election. In addition to the current Republican majority in the House being quite slim, midterm elections historically favor the minority party
Leana Sung
Aug 284 min read


Inside the Epstein Files: What Has Happened?
In recent news, there has been much discourse between Democrats and Republicans on the release of the Epstein files. These files pertain to Jeffery Epstein, who notoriously ran numerous sex trafficking rings on his private island in the US Virgin Islands. He is famously well-connected to numerous political figures, including current US President Donald Trump and former US President Bill Clinton, which is drawing cries from both political parties for the release of the Epstein
Arnav Goyal
Aug 283 min read


Ahmed Al-Sharaa of Syria
After twenty four years of power, Bashir Al-Assad was removed from power in 2024. Demonstrations against Al-Assad in 2011 would lead to the death of over two hundred thousand civilians. After thirteen years of conflict, Al-Assad was finally overthrown by ex-Al-Queda member Ahmed Al-Sharaa. This has raised the question to whether he is a valuable, or vulnerable asset to western powers such as the United States.
Hassan Azam
Aug 283 min read


New State Laws Banning Cell Phones in School
School leaders have been debating the role of handheld electronics in classrooms since before smartphones even existed. In the 80s, pagers were the most desired communication of the century among teenagers. By the 2000s, smartphones became the new desired object.
Garavi Trivedi
Aug 122 min read


World Court Reaffirms Climate Obligations in Advisory Opinion
The World Court issued an advisory opinion on each country’s obligation to lower their carbon emissions on July 23, 2025. The statement discussed past climate treaties and the requirements of each country to help combat global warming.
Caroline O'Leary
Aug 102 min read


Weekly News Blast | July 28 - August 4
President Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick established on Sunday that if countries do not initiate a deal with the U.
Sharbin Sajadpour
Aug 42 min read


AI and Teen Mental Health
Currently, there is an expansive and unmet need for mental health support in the US. An estimated 49.5% of teens have experienced a mental health disorder in their lives, and 17% of high schools don’t have a counselor.
Leana Sung
Aug 44 min read


Thailand's Political Turmoil
Thailand has found itself entangled in political instability following the most acute governmental crisis the country has seen in months.
Mohammad Wasim
Aug 43 min read


Weekly News Blast July 16th - July 22nd
(Andy Kelly/Unsplash) India’s Robotic Surgery Breakthrough: Precision Without Borders As we move through the sweltering heart of July,...
Siddharth Somisetty
Jul 273 min read


The Evolution of Remote Work: Redefining the Modern Workplace
The rise of remote work has transformed the traditional workplace, leading to significant changes in how businesses operate and employees en
Apurvasai Lakshmanan
Jan 182 min read


F-word: The Past and Present of Feminism
Feminism is a broad, multifaceted system of ideas ubiquitous in this ever-changing world, yet not easily defined. It is at once a centuri...
Blanka Pillár
Sep 4, 20234 min read


The End of Roe
For almost 50 years, Roe v. Wade has protected a woman’s rights to abortion, but on June 24, the landmark precedent was overturned...
Danielle Uehara
Jul 22, 20228 min read


The Recent Leaked Draft to Overturn Roe v. Wade May Impact Much More Than Abortion
On May 14, 2022, an estimated 17,000 people in Washington D.C ― and thousands more across the nation ― congregated either in support of...
Mahsa Forghani
Jun 8, 20226 min read


Transgender Athletes in Sports
Iowa State Governor Kim Reynolds passed a law prohibiting transgender women from competing in high school to college level sports...
Emily Zavala
May 24, 20222 min read


Twitter Bans Ads That Deny Science on Global Warming
On Friday, April 22, Twitter announced it would ban ads that deny science on global warming. In a statement outlining the new policy...
Breanna Crossman
May 16, 20223 min read


Florida Education Bill Causes National Controversy
Two weeks after passage in the House, the Florida Senate voted to pass SB 1834, the Parental Rights in Education Bill, on March 8, 2022...
Matthew Inui
Apr 2, 20224 min read


The Supreme Court Reconsiders Abortion Laws
In Texas and Mississippi, the Roe v. Wade court case from 1973 has fallen under reconsideration. Roe v. Wade has stood strong for nearly...
Hayleigh Evans
Oct 29, 20214 min read


The Sentencing of Derek Chauvin, and What Comes Next
Derek Chauvin, a former officer at the Minneapolis Police Department, was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison on June 25...
Audrey Kim
Jul 4, 20213 min read


The Death of Daunte Wright
Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd appeased many BLM supporters with a slight victory, but another case has arisen...
Hayleigh Evans
May 18, 20213 min read


A Closer Look at the Shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant
On April 20, 2021, Ma’Khia Bryant, a black woman, died at the hands of the police. Across the nation, citizens took to social media...
Audrey Kim
May 9, 20213 min read
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