New Pope with American Roots and a Global Story
Great news from the Vatican! Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, is the new Pope, and he has chosen the name Leo XIV. This is a really big…
Columbia Student Arrested: Free Speech or National Security?
Mahmoud Khalil, a student from Columbia University in New York, was arrested by U.S. immigration officers over the weekend because he helped organize protests supporting Palestine. Khalil, who is 29…
Louisiana Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools
Louisiana has become the first state in the United States to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. This new law, signed by Republican Governor…
Louisiana’s Coastline at Risk: Governor’s Policies Threaten Decade of Progress
Louisiana’s coastline, a vital natural barrier against hurricanes and rising sea levels, is in peril due to recent policy changes introduced by the state’s new Republican governor, Jeff Landry. Despite…
Biden and Big Oil: The Collapse of an Uneasy Truce
Early Cooperation and Profits Early in his presidency, President Joe Biden managed to maintain a fragile truce with the oil and gas industry. Although he imposed restrictions on drilling as…
Balancing Public Safety and Free Speech on Social Media
In a significant event that puts the spotlight on the First Amendment in today’s digital world, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments today for a case that…