POLICY FAILURE

Apr 07 2026HEALTH

Finding help far from home for Michigan’s struggling youth

Eleanor Middlin’s story isn’t unique—it’s a growing trend. As Michigan’s mental health resources for young people shrink, families are sending their kids out of state for care. Some travel for hours, others for thousands of miles. The reason? Michigan’s system can’t keep up. After the pandemic, more

reading time less than a minute
Mar 22 2026POLITICS

U. S. Counterterrorism: A Broken System in a Time of War

The United States is currently lacking an effective counterterrorism plan, especially as it faces new threats from the Iran conflict. In early March a naturalized citizen opened fire in an Austin bar, killing three people before police ended the attack. A week later, teens with ties to Islamic S

reading time less than a minute
Jan 17 2026CRIME

Britain's Train Crime Wave: Who's Behind It?

Britain's trains, once seen as safe and orderly, are now facing a serious crime problem. New data shows that foreign nationals are involved in a large number of arrests on trains and subways. In fact, they make up 80% of theft arrests and 40% of violent crime suspects. This is a big deal because mig

reading time less than a minute
Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Why are hospital assaults happening more?

Harsh realities like staff shortages, poor hiring practices, and neglected training are making hospitals dangerous places. Safeguards for patients are often lagging. For instance, HCA Florida Citrus Hospital's policy for handling sexual misconduct cases is detailed but poor execution might have let

reading time less than a minute