Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia On Tuesday, a court in Russia issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader…
The Gaza War and Its Impact on the L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The ongoing Gaza war has caused significant rifts within the L.G.B.T.Q. community, particularly in New York. This issue has come to the forefront during Pride Month, a period usually marked…
Bamboo Diplomacy in Action: Vietnam Balances Relations with Russia and the West
On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a significant visit to Vietnam following his trip to North Korea, highlighting the complex dynamics between Russia, Vietnam, and the broader geopolitical…
Juneteenth vs. Confederate Holidays: A Growing Divide in Southern States
As Juneteenth gains recognition across the United States, marking the end of slavery, a significant divide persists in some southern states, which continue to honor Confederate holidays. Juneteenth, recognized as…
Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks
On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire rapidly like machine guns. This 6-3 decision,…
Federal Scientists Prepare for Potential Trump Return to Office
Federal scientists and agencies are taking proactive steps to protect their work from potential political interference if former President Donald Trump returns to office. With new contracts and policies, they…
A Turning Point in South African Politics: ANC’s Loss and the Path Ahead
In a historic turn of events, the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid 30 years ago. This significant…
Supreme Court Upholds Controversial South Carolina Voting Map
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans, allowing the use of a congressional voting map that had previously been deemed unconstitutional by…
Blinken Pushes for Policy Change on Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Weapons
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, President Biden has maintained a strict rule: Ukraine is not allowed to use American-supplied weapons to attack Russian territory. This restriction was…
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…