Posts tagged National News
Presidential Candidates’ October 7th Commemorations Represent America’s Divide

November 5th will be an important day in Israeli history” declared former president Donald Trump. The conflict in the Middle East is undoubtedly one of the most contentious issues on the ballot for the 2024 Presidential Election. Their relationship with the conflict-stricken region was seen through their commemorations of October 7th. 

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SAVE Act Could Result in 34% of Female Voters Being Turned Away at Polls for Lack of Proper ID

While touted as an election security measure, the SAVE Act, has significant potential to disenfranchise American voters, especially married women. For a group of citizens who gained the right to vote just over a century ago, the possibility of being turned away at the polls represents a dangerous step backward.

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The Danger of Disinformation: Trump and Vance Criminally Charged for Springfield Pet-Eating Conspiracy

The former president’s nonsensical tirade against Haitian migrants was perhaps the most replayed sound bite of the night for both its absurdity and humor. However, the implications of amplifying this debunked conspiracy theory to over 70 million viewers was anything but funny. According to NBC News, at least 33 bomb threats were made in Springfield to schools, hospitals, and government buildings.

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Republican Politicians Didn’t Kill Nex Benedict, but They Certainly Don’t Seem to Mind When Trans Kids Die.

When the highest levels of a school system not only fail to protect trans students but portray them as the opposing side of a civil war, is it any surprise that Nex “didn’t really see the point” of taking his bullying to school officials?


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How Might Federal Net Neutrality Regulations Affect Economic Inequality?

Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat access to all sites equally, regardless of content. While restoring net neutrality is well-intentioned, doing so could make internet access more expensive for consumers and cause investments into broadband to drop. These factors could make it harder to obtain Internet access, increasing economic inequality and unfairness.

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A Tale as Old as Time: Post-Wildfire Policies Open Deep Wounds for Native Hawaiians

In early August, the country watched fearfully as the deadliest series of U.S. wildfires in over a century broke out across Maui. Now, nearly two months later, Hawaiian citizens not only continue to mourn their losses but are speaking out against the state government’s recovery efforts, which many say have prioritized big development companies in the wake of the disaster and could threaten local environmental and cultural rights to Maui’s resources.

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Previewing the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decisions on Student Loan Forgiveness

 “The Supreme Court will release its decision on both cases in the coming weeks, determining the financial position of 43 million borrowers. Regardless of the outcome, the decision will be an indicator of President Biden’s ability to enact serious policy change for the remainder of his term”

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Does Faith Belong in the Discussion About Abortion?

“Abortion seems to be a never-ending issue in the discussion about American politics and public policy. Faith, and specifically Christianity, has long played a role in this discussion and has been a dominant force as of late. While it is a dominant religion in the country and it has played a large role thus far, does faith have a place in the political discussion about abortion?”

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Nikki Haley Launches her Presidential Campaign

 “Haley’s policy stances themselves do not seem to be any more moderate than her opponents. The potentially distinctive appeal of Nikki Haley lies in the fact that she has a ‘temperamental evenness which the former president clearly lacks,’ and she is willing to participate in formalities and niceties more so than putting forth a combative nature.”

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The Supreme Court Leaves Millions of Americans in Limbo Awaiting Student Loan Debt Forgiveness

“Colleges give their students new experiences away from home, friends who love unconditionally, memories to last a lifetime, and, in many cases, crippling debt. However, President Biden announced a three-part plan to erase student loan debt for borrowers who need it the most. When the application for debt forgiveness opened, 26 million borrowers applied and began anxiously waiting to see if their debt would be forgiven. However, the wait will have to continue.“

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Controversial CNN Host Don Lemon Allowed to Return to the Air Pending Completion of Training

“In today’s world, social media reports on nearly every issue before the media does. This fundamentally alters what the media’s original role was supposed to be – that of gatekeepers. In response, the media has shifted in a variety of different directions, oftentimes reporting on media from competitors only to bash it. Television news is now more about analysis of news, or putting a certain spin on things, than it ever has before.“

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