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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Election Debate on Long Island: Who's Got the Edge?

In a heated debate on Long Island, Anthony D'Esposito and Laura Gillen traded barbs over ethics, taxes, border policies, and more. D'Esposito, a veteran politician seeking re-election, was grilled about hiring an alleged mistress in his office. He defended his actions, insisting no rules were broken

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

How Trump Can Use the Education Department to Shake Things Up

Recently, former President Donald Trump has made big promises about education. Instead of shutting down the Department of Education, he could use it as a tool to challenge current policies. This wouldn't be the first time Republican candidates have talked about shutting down the department, but they

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

A Star Retires: Layshia Clarendon Reflects on WNBA Life

Layshia Clarendon ended their 12-year career in the WNBA this September, feeling it was the right time to retire. The Los Angeles Sparks star, who made history as the first openly transgender player, shared their experiences in a recent interview. They compared their decision to a good book, saying

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Surprising Shift: Women Voters after Roe

Dr. Theresa Wheeling, a Pennsylvania woman, used to vote Republican. But after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, she switched to independent and plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. Women like Wheeling in states like Pennsylvania could decide the next election. White w

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred: A Debate on Transgender Policies

In the heat of the election season, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is pushing back against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) over ads that criticize his voting record on LGBT legislation. Cruz has been running ads suggesting that Allred supports legislation allowing transgender women, who are biologically male, to use

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

A Decade of Empowering Women in Tech

It's a special milestone for a Charleston-based group dedicated to women in technology: they're celebrating 10 years of support and advancement! Charleston Women in Tech is throwing a free party open to the public, happening at Red Palm Tavern on Romney Street from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This organizatio

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Georgia Universities Seek Ban on Transgender Athletes

Georgia's university leaders have voted unanimously to ask sports organizations like the NCAA to ban transgender women from women's sports. This move comes after the state's lieutenant governor promised to pass a similar law. The regents want these organizations to follow the rules of the National A

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court's Hot Topics for 2024

As the U.S. prepares for the next presidential election, the Supreme Court is lining up some heavy-hitting cases for 2024. One of the most talked-about issues will be healthcare access for transgender teens. The court will also dive into the legalities surrounding do-it-yourself gun kits. And let's

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Persistence: Insights from Nobel Laureates

The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Women of Color Face More Online Abuse When Running for Congress

A recent study by the Center for Democracy and Technology and the University of Pittsburgh found that women of color running for Congress in 2024 have been disproportionately targeted with offensive and hateful speech on social media. The report analyzed over 800,000 tweets from May to August this y

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