SPEECH

Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Columbia University Under Fire: The Fight for Free Speech and Funding

There is a lot of tension in the world of higher education. The spotlight is on Columbia University. The reason? A mix of funding cuts and crackdowns on student protests. President Trump's administration has put the university in a tough spot. It all started with the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Khali

reading time less than a minute
Mar 16 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former student activist at a prestigious university, has sparked a wave of protests across the country. Khalil, who is originally from Algeria, was taken into custody by immigration authorities in the middle of the night. This move has ignited tensions between the cur

reading time less than a minute
Mar 15 2025POLITICS

DEI Programs: The Legal Battle Continues

A recent court decision has allowed the enforcement of executive orders aimed at ending federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges. The court's decision allows the orders to be enforced while the lawsuit continues. T

reading time less than a minute
Mar 15 2025POLITICS

When Speech Gets You Deported: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil

In a shocking turn of events, Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , was arrested at his New York home last Saturday. The Trump administration didn't charge him with a crime. Instead, they targeted him for his leadership in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. They cl

reading time less than a minute
Mar 15 2025POLITICS

Court Allows Trump's Anti-DEI Orders to Move Forward

A recent decision by an appeals court has allowed executive orders aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to proceed. This move comes after a series of legal challenges and setbacks. The court's decision means that while the lawsuit against these orders continues, the o

reading time less than a minute
Mar 13 2025POLITICS

A Fight for Freedom: Student Activist's Detention Sparks Controversy

A Syrian national with Palestinian roots, Mahmoud Khalil, is at the center of a legal battle. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, was arrested and sent to a detention facility in Louisiana. This move has sparked a debate about free speech and the rights of activists. Khalil was initially a

reading time less than a minute
Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Big Apple: Khalil's Deportation

Khalil, a Syrian national, was recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The reason? His involvement in a protest in Times Square, New York, where thousands of Hamas and Hezbollah supporters gathered. The protest was led by Columbia University Apartheid Divest, a group Khalil often

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Disruption in the House: A Look at the Fallout

In a surprising turn of events, a Texas Democrat found himself in hot water after repeatedly interrupting President Donald Trump's speech. The disruption was so significant that the House sergeant at arms had to step in and remove the congressman from the chamber. This wasn't just any interruption;

reading time less than a minute
Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Claims: Fact or Fiction?

President Trump's speech to Congress was filled with bold statements. Let's dive into the facts and fiction behind them. Trump claimed that the previous administration's policies drove up egg prices. While egg prices did rise, it was mainly due to a bird flu outbreak that started in 2022. T

reading time less than a minute
Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Moves and Mixed Messages

The world's attention was on the Oval Office five days after a heated argument. Donald Trump announced that he had received a letter from Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky. This letter showed Zelensky's willingness to start peace talks right away. Trump also mentioned that Russia was sending st

reading time less than a minute