In Arkansas, politics have recently overshadowed education in a big way. Emily Suski, a well-respected law professor, was offered the dean position at the University of Arkansas School of Law. She had all the right qualifications and experience. But then, things took a turn. Some politicians didn't
In a chilly Sunday morning in Saint Paul, Minnesota, ChongLy Thao, a 56-year-old naturalized U. S. citizen, found himself in a terrifying situation. ICE officers stormed his home, broke down the door, and dragged him outside in just his shorts and Crocs. The temperature was a mere 14 degrees Fahrenh
Arkansas has a rich history of civil rights, but it often struggles to fully embrace it. In 1968, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller made a bold move. He held a public memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. He was the only Southern governor to do this. This act of unity was powerful. It showed the state's c
Hungary is gearing up for a big election in April. The opposition is making a bold move. They've brought in a top business leader to help fix the country's struggling economy. Peter Magyar leads the opposition. He's chosen Istvan Kapitany for a key role. Kapitany used to be a big shot at Shell. He
The political atmosphere in the US is tense, and this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no exception. While some people are focusing on King's message of unity, others are using the day to protest against current policies. Last year, the president signed executive orders that rolled back civil r
Moldova is taking big steps to leave a group called the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which is led by Russia. This group was formed after the Soviet Union fell apart. The country's foreign minister, Mihai Popsoi, said they are working on the legal steps to make this happen. Moldova has
In a bold move, the Trump administration is challenging a court decision that aimed to protect peaceful protesters in Minneapolis. The government's lawyers filed an appeal against a judge's order. This order had stopped federal agents from arresting or using tear gas on peaceful demonstrators and ob
In January 2026, U. S. President Donald Trump introduced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran. This move aims to pressure Iran amid ongoing protests and economic struggles. Trump encouraged protesters to keep pushing for change, promising support. China, Iran's biggest trade partner, buys mo
The idea of the U. S. taking over Greenland has been floating around for a while. But now, it looks like President Trump might be serious about it. He hasn't ruled out using force, which has everyone on edge. Europe isn't just going to sit back and watch. They've made it clear they won't let this h
In New Jersey, a recent court case has sparked interest in how the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA) handles discovery in defamation lawsuits. The case, Wunsch v. CTE Republicans For Englewood Cliffs, revolves around a lawyer who sued a Republican group for making false statements abo
