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Two of former president Donald Trumps (center) hand-picked celebrity Senatorial candidates, Dr. Mehmet Oz (left) and Herschel Walker (right) lost in the 2022 midterm elections.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Celebrity candidates nothing new, but are becoming more commonplace and increasingly erratic

Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • December 20, 2022
An Iranian woman cuts off her hair in protest of Mahsa Aminis death while in custody of Iranian law enforcement after being arrested for wearing a loose-fitting hijab.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Mahsa Amini’s suspicious death after her arrest by Iranian morality police sparks worldwide protests

Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • November 1, 2022
Florida governor Ron DeSantis, with school children as backdrop props, displays the Florida bill known as the Stop WOKE Act he signed into law on April 22. The law went into effect on July 1.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Gov. DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE Act” handcuffs teacher-led discussion of sensitive topics

Lauren Albano, Editor-In-Chief • August 30, 2022
With scientists saying that time is running out on addressing greenhouse gasses impact on climate change, Pres. Joe Bidens attempt to do so through his Build Back Better Plan lies dormant in the Senate.

Biden’s attempt to curtail greenhouse gasses though Build Back Better Act stalled in Senate by Manchin’s opposition

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinions Editor • March 3, 2022
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has come under attack from former president Donald Trump for refusing to reveal if he has had a COVID-19 booster vaccination.

NEWS ANALYSIS: DeSantis under attack for putting his political aspirations ahead of the well-being of Floridians

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinions Editor • February 17, 2022
NEWS ANALYSIS: Roe v. Wade under assault by GOP governors, abortion rights in hands of conservative SCOTUS

NEWS ANALYSIS: Roe v. Wade under assault by GOP governors, abortion rights in hands of conservative SCOTUS

Jessica Abramsky, Editor-In-Chief • January 19, 2022
At a recent speaking engagement, Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado (left) told an anecdote suggesting that Rep. Illhan Omar of Minnesota (right), a Muslim, is a terrorist.

Bigoted remarks from politicians a cause for concern

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • January 13, 2022
While governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo (right), often appeared on his brother Chriss (left) prime time CNN show to further enhance his image.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Cuomo brothers’ hubris led to downfall

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinions Editor • December 27, 2021
Elon Musk responded to a challenge from the World Health Organization to donate $6 billion to end world hunger with a response that leaves it unclear if he will accept the challenge.

Elon Musk challenged to help world hunger; could it happen?

Jack Nomberg, Staff Writer • November 28, 2021
House Resolution 4104. or the Vanessa Guillen Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act, was named for Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen who was assaulted and murdered by a fellow Specialist.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Proposed legislation will make it easier for military sexual assault victims to seek justice

Jessica Abramsky, Editor-In-Chief • November 18, 2021
Protests sprung up across the country after President Joes Bidens mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order.

NEWS ANALYSIS: While many praised President Joe Biden’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order, many rose in protest

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinions Editor • October 20, 2021
NEWS ANALYSIS: 2020 census indicating a shrinking U.S. white majority stokes fear among xenophobiacs

NEWS ANALYSIS: 2020 census indicating a shrinking U.S. white majority stokes fear among xenophobiacs

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • September 23, 2021
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