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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Revealing the Unspoken: Iran's Women Go without Hijabs

As Iran approaches the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman whose arrest and subsequent death by morality police sparked massive protests across the country, a subtle yet significant change has been taking place on the streets. Women are increasingly going without the

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Unlikely Victory: Can Trump's Claim to Ending Roe v. Wade Hold Up?

Donald Trump's recent claim on social media that he was responsible for ending Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that protected a woman's right to abortion, has raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. But is his assertion accurate? Let's take a closer look. Trump's statement, wh

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Sep 14 2024POLITICS

The Conservative Kingmaker's Chilling Demand: Crush Liberal Dominance

Leonard Leo, a billionaire conservative activist, has sent a chilling letter to his network of conservative organizations, demanding they become more aggressive in their efforts to "crush liberal dominance" in America. In the letter, Leo stated that if these organizations do not devote funding to op

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

Emergency Abortions: A Matter of Life and Death or a Political Ploy?

The US is witnessing a crisis of epic proportions. In a country where women's bodies are still treated like political battlegrounds, emergency rooms have become a battleground for life and death. The Republican-controlled House has made it clear that women's health and lives are secondary to their p

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Vetoed: SC Supreme Court Ruling Sparked Debate on Public Funds and Private Schools

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a portion of the state's school voucher program is unconstitutional, stating that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act, signed into law in May 2023, was deemed in violation of Article XI, Sect

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional: A Blow to Private School Funding

The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Grid Gamble: Why Extremists Target America's Power Infrastructure

Imagine a world where your daily life is disrupted because of a targeted attack on the power grid. It's a chilling thought, and yet, extremists have repeatedly tried to make it a reality. But why do they target the grid? And what's the real cost of these failed plots? Two former Marines were sent

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Retailers in the Crosshairs: A Battle Over the Abortion Pill

Comptroller Brad Lander is stirring up a hornet's nest. He's urging major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger to start selling the abortion pill mifepristone. He argues that it's not just a matter of women's health, but also good business. Lander points out that New York City's pension funds

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Supreme Suspicion: Justice Alito's Royal Connections Raise Eyebrows

When it comes to the Supreme Court, every gift and association is under scrutiny these days. The latest eyebrow-raiser? Justice Samuel Alito received $900 in concert tickets from German Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis—a fellow Catholic who's been known to rub elbows with the rich and famous (an

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