The recent raids by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on several Latino civil rights activists have sparked a wave of voter registration efforts across the state. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest civil rights organization in Texas, has been marshaling its members to s
The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and
With Tim Walz's encouragement, Texas Democrats may be feeling optimistic about their chances of flipping the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Ted Cruz. Walz highlighted the issues that matter most to Texas voters, including abortion restrictions and ballot access laws. He emphasized that thes
In a democracy, journalism plays a vital role in keeping citizens informed and holding leaders accountable. But what happens when that very freedom is threatened by the leader himself? That's the dilemma facing media outlets today as they grapple with how to cover Donald Trump's anti-democratic rhet
During a heat wave, most people will feel the changes first in their sinuses. Wait, really? What if it's not your sinuses, but something else entirely? Could it be that the heat just makes everything feel more intense? Why are we so focused on sinuses as the first sign of trouble? Imagine your bo
As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza, a silent epidemic threatens to cripple an entire generation. The recent confirmation of Palestine's first polio case in 25 years has sent health officials into a frenzy, launching an ambitious nine-day vaccination campaign to prevent a large-scale outbre
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, designed to be a unifying celebration, ignited controversy when a segment depicting a Last Supper-inspired scene drew criticism from religious groups. Dancers, drag queens, and a DJ posed in a manner reminiscent of Jesus Christ's final meal with his Apostle
While some hailed it as a win for Harris, others criticized her for not answering tough questions. But is this really a fair assessment? Let's dive in and see what's really going on. First, it's important to acknowledge that Harris has already done a significant number of interviews this year. So,
The world watched in horror as six hostages, including American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were brutally executed by Hamas. This tragedy begs the question: Why is the international community seemingly more focused on pressuring Israel than holding Hamas accountable? Israel has repeatedly made co
The internet is obsessed with tidiness. From viral 'Cleantok' videos showing extreme makeovers to social media trends celebrating perfectly organized closets, the pressure to declutter and clean has reached new heights. But is this relentless pursuit of pristine spaces actually harming our mental he
