In recent times, the status of Greenland’s sovereignty has been called into question, largely thanks to the reinstated Trump administration. It might come as a surprise, but the United States Government’s interest in the Land of the Midnight Sun isn’t new, rather it dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The American desire for territorial expansion in the 1800s can be realized … Continue reading The Greenland Gambit: An American Arctic
When former President Donald Trump secured a second term in the Oval Office, questions immediately arose about how his administration would handle ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of local police departments, including in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville has been under a federal consent decree since December 2024, following an investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) that identified areas for improvements due to unconstitutional … Continue reading How Trump’s Re-Election Could Impact Louisville’s Police Reform
On January 20th, 2025, reinstated President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office. Since George Washington took the oath in 1789, the tradition is for the President to put their hand on the bible. However, notably, Trump did no such thing. Was this gesture a simple mistake? Or was it symbolic of the administration to come? The moment itself was one in which half … Continue reading Divine Dissent: Religious Opposition to Trump’s Massive Deportation Initiative
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With its decision to leave the CPD, the RNC ended more than three decades of bipartisan partnership. Unless Republicans and Democrats can create a compromise that satisfies both parties’ demands, presidential debates, an undeniably important part of the election cycle, may not be held in 2024. Continue reading The 2024 Presidential Debates are Uncertain, Problematic, and Absolutely Necessary
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