All sides suffer in a redistricting conflict
Gerrymandering, once a topic mostly confined to students studying political science, has now become a major issue in news across the nation. As states gear up for the legislative battle following the 2026 midterms, various governors are increasingly manipulating the decade-long process of redistricting for partisan gain, instead of allowing voters to determine their congressional […]
Scholars from both the conservative and liberal sides come together in a statement opposing wokeness.
New Manifesto Calls for Reformation in Humanities Conservative and liberal scholars have come together to release a manifesto aiming to diminish the “attractiveness” of certain ideologies within the humanities. They believe this shift could enhance academic freedom and the genuine production of knowledge. Eric Kaufman, a political science professor, expressed that the current pressures on […]
Lithuania’s Cautions to Both Political Sides in America
This week, I immersed myself in Lithuania’s history during World War II. The Holocaust, in a way, began here with the region that was once under Soviet control. It wasn’t solely marked by concentration camps and gas chambers; many Jews faced execution at close range. In Auschwitz, the Nazis mechanized mass murder, highlighting an appalling […]
The recent WNBA trade is a beneficial decision for both sides.
WNBA Trade Deadline Approaches with Key Deal The WNBA trading deadline is coming up, and two teams in the midst of rebuilding are making moves that could pay off in the future. The Connecticut Sun revealed on Thursday that they have traded guard Jacee Sheldon to the Washington Mystics in exchange for forward Aaliyah Edwards. […]
Angry cannabis shop owners and applicants urge Albany to take action after being informed many must move: “under attack from all sides”
New York is facing ongoing challenges in the cannabis sector. This week, licensed cannabis store operators are feeling the heat after the Hochul administration imposed new restrictions. Frustration has increased as nearly 100 dispensaries, including 60 currently in operation, learned on Monday from the state’s cannabis authority that they can’t continue at their existing locations. […]
New Yorkers are divided on whether it’s acceptable to “save” a parking space, taking sides in a fierce three-way fight over a spot.
Parking Space Fights Spark Controversy in Queens The recent street fight over parking spaces in Queens has reignited an ongoing debate about the appropriateness of reserving public street spots with personal belongings. “No, it’s not okay. If you don’t have a car, don’t stand there,” stated Daniel Rosario, 52, from the Upper East Side, who […]
Edgar Berlanga and Shakur Stevenson embody the contrasting sides of boxing on an exciting NYC event.
Two Perspectives in Boxing There’s a lot to unpack when you look at the contrasting views in boxing today. Take Edgar Berlanga (23-1, 18 KOs). He points out, “I’ve learned a lot over the years. To be a megastar in boxing, you could have all the titles you want—three undisputed champions or whatever—but if you […]
Trump compelled to navigate the challenges from both sides of his party to preserve the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Senate Republicans Push Trump’s Agenda Despite GOP Defections Following the recent debate, Senate Republicans continued to back President Donald Trump’s agenda, even with two Republican senators diverging from the party line. North Carolina’s Sen. Tom Tillis and Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul were the two GOP senators who voted “No,” aligning themselves with all Democrats as […]
Supreme Court sides with Maryland parents seeking to remove children from classes featuring LGBTQ-themed books
The Supreme Court has sided with a group of parents from Maryland who challenged their local school board over a decision regarding an LGBTQ-themed storybook that was included in classes. In a 6-3 ruling issued on Friday, the justices reversed a lower court’s decision, emphasizing that parents need to demonstrate that their children are being […]
Trump’s ‘both sides’ stance on Israel and Iran is being questioned
Trump’s approaches have come under scrutiny as tensions rise over the conflict between Israel and Iran. On Tuesday morning, the president expressed his frustration with both nations, even using strong language on the White House lawn en route to the NATO summit, saying they “don’t know what they’re doing.” He hinted at the complexities of […]