Government shutdown leaves military families and students facing uncertainty
As Congress fails to pass spending bills for 2026, thousands of military families and student veterans are caught in limbo
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Hollywood faces uncertainty after Trump’s tariff announcement
Proposed 100% tariff leaves Hollywood uncertain amid the industry’s global production ties. By J.A. Aleman President Donald Trump proposed a
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When outrage becomes America’s only language
In a culture where everyone’s offended and no one listens, even tragedy becomes another team sport. By J.A. Aleman The
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Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Highlights America’s Speech Divide
The killing of Charlie Kirk reignites what speech should be tolerated and who gets to decide in America. By J.A.
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Executive actions threaten freezes in state funded programs
The U.S. Secretary of Labor warns state leadership of potential funding losses if they don’t comply with the immigration memorandum
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SAVE Act to affect voting rights across Washington
President Donald Trump issued an executive order that would change how election ballots are counted, potentially impacting voters throughout Washington.
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What Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center means for the Arts community
As performers cancel their shows at the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, local artists give their take on the current
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Fascism, Democracy and Donald Trump’s deals
Unconventional leadership tests the limits of democratic principles, while debates over authority and governance continue to intensify. By J.A. Aleman
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Trump’s digital bill of rights proposal against big tech censorship
President-Elect Donald Trump announces his plans to attempt ending historic big tech censorship for Americans across the board. On Nov.
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Satire: Lowering our carbon footprint
I personally have been at odds with nearly every stance President Trump has taken, as well as actions which he
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