A Guide to the DNC: Day 3
Wednesday, August 21st, marked the third day of the Democratic National Convention. The theme for the night was “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” as the Democratic Party aimed to highlight Kamala Harris as a protector of America’s freedoms while portraying Donald Trump as a threat to those freedoms. The night featured speeches from prominent Democrats […]
A Guide to the DNC: Day 2
Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) featured speeches from the descendants of prominent political figures, as well as key speakers including the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The speeches touched on various themes such as reproductive rights, climate change, Project 2025, and freedom. Below […]
A Guide to the DNC: Day 1
Monday, August 19th marks the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois. The theme of the night is “For the People.” The start of this convention marks one month and a day since President Biden announced he would not be running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the […]
Journey to the White House: Kamala Harris’s 2020 Campaign Unpacked
As Vice President Kamala Harris ascends to the spotlight amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection, she is beginning to separate herself from the Biden Administration, making the pitch of a new face with similar policies. However, Kamala Harris did not always agree with President Biden, especially when they went head to […]
Pros and Cons of Florida’s SB 7066
What is SB 7066? On June 28, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7066 into law. Previously, convicted felons in Florida could only regain voting rights through a special appeal to the state’s clemency board. In 2018, Amendment 4 was passed, granting voting rights to most convicted felons, excluding those convicted of violent […]
Is Online Voting the Future? Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations
Introduction As internet technology advances and digital literacy increases, more daily activities such as shopping, learning, and bill paying are moving online. While online voting is currently unavailable for most voters in the United States, experts and researchers are debating its viability. Online voting is conducted remotely from the user’s own device, often through a […]
Pros and Cons of The HOPE Act 2023
What is The HOPE Act 2023 The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act of 2023 is a legislative proposal aimed at addressing the challenges faced by individuals with state cannabis offenses on their criminal records. The HOPE Act authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce […]
Pros and Cons of the EARN IT Act of 2023-2024
What is the EARN IT Act? The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, or the EARN IT Act, seeks to combat the online exploitation of children. The bill replaces various statutory references to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” also known as CSAM. Activists and advocates argue that child sexual abuse […]
Understanding the Reproductive Freedom for All Act
Background on Reproductive Freedom The history of reproductive rights in the United States has been shaped by legal debates, societal perception, and ongoing conversations about autonomy and morality. Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision, legalized abortion nationwide by establishing a constitutional right to privacy in pregnancy decisions. In 2022, the Supreme Court […]
Pros and Cons of Prison Nursery Expansion in the United States
What are Prison Nurseries? United States prison nurseries are programs within correctional facilities that allow pregnant, incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them from the child’s birth to the end of their sentence. Located within a separate wing of a prison, the nurseries are subject to decreased security and expanded mobility for inmates. Babies […]