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Compassion at the Border: The People Behind the Process
When compassion is removed from the conversation, individuals are reduced to abstractions rather than being treated with dignity. This piece explores why understanding the border requires looking beyond rhetoric and numbers, and instead recognizing the humanity at the center of the process, because compassion is not a weakness, but the foundation of a just response.
5 days ago
The Generational Civic Gap: What School Taught Me After I Had to Learn It Myself
"I could recite amendments, label government branches, and explain checks and balances...but none of that prepared me for how power actually works in my community."
Jan 8
The Crisis in Sudan: Women at the Heart of the Conflict
Sudan’s ongoing civil war has placed women at extreme risk. In cities like El Fasher, daily life is marked by violence, hunger, and displacement. This humanitarian crisis demands global attention; every day without action means more women suffering from hunger, violence, and loss.
Dec 17, 2025
Undercover Evil: How Influencer Culture Affects Teenagers’ Self-Image
Influencers dominate platforms like TikTok and Instagram, shaping how teenagers see themselves and the world. While many teens turn to influencers for connection and guidance, curated lifestyles, false comparisons, and subtle gaslighting can harm self-image during a critical stage of identity development, leaving adolescents vulnerable to anxiety and self-doubt.
Dec 8, 2025
Who Gets to Be a “Professional”?
Once hailed as heroes during the pandemic, nurses and public-health professionals now face federal student-loan changes that strip their degrees of “professional” status. By limiting loan access for fields like nursing and public health, this policy creates new financial barriers, worsens workforce shortages, and threatens health equity nationwide.
Nov 30, 2025
How Gratitude Literally Rewires Your Brain
Gratitude isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a biological transformation. Neuroscience shows that every moment of appreciation activates and strengthens key regions of the brain linked to emotional regulation, reward, and connection. Over time, these micro-moments of thankfulness actually rewire your neural pathways, reducing stress, deepening resilience, and shifting your mind toward balance and positivity. Learn more.
Nov 28, 2025
Zohran Mamdani Takes A Trip to the White House: Trump Displays His Excitement for Mamdani’s Future Plans
By Yunielis Vargas 11/26/25 On November 21st, 2025, Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect, came down to the White House to meet with Donald Trump regarding the topic of the affordability crisis in America, and specifically New York. Behind the Scenes: How did Zohran Mamdani get here, and what does he bring to the table for New Yorkers? Democratic Socialist, Zohran Mamdani, ran for the New York City mayor election, promising reform on issues like rent, free childca
Nov 26, 2025
Reading Without Restrictions: Why Banned Books Still Matter
Banned books matter because they push us to question, imagine, and understand beyond our own experiences. In a moment when censorship is becoming more coordinated and widespread, choosing to read boldly is more than an act of curiosity; it’s an act of civic engagement.
Nov 16, 2025
IDEAs Under Threat: How Government Budget Cuts are Jeopardizing Disabled Students' Futures
Since its passage in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has promised every student with disabilities the right to a quality public education. But recent budget cuts and program terminations are putting that promise at risk for nearly 7.5 million children.
Change is crucial. Let's take the next step.
Nov 10, 2025
The Future on Ice: How Media Pressure Shapes Women’s Fertility Decisions
Read Sophie's take on navigating the future of fertility and the media's influence on younger generations.
Nov 3, 2025
The U.S. government has shut down 21 times since 1976. We are living history.
As the government shutdown nears 30 days, the real cost isn’t in lost politics; it’s in lost meals.
Oct 30, 2025
Defending Canal Street Against Violent Federal Officers
On October 21, 2025, Canal Street became the epicenter of a violent federal sweep targeting vendors, many of them immigrants and first-generation New Yorkers.
Dive into NYC law enforcement and how citizens are fighting for justice.
Oct 24, 2025
The Fractured Political Landscape of the United States
America’s politics have become more about fighting than finding common ground. People argue not just about ideas, but about each other. When tragedies, like the loss of a public figure or a school shooting, are used to score political points instead of bringing people together, it shows how divided we’ve become. If we want a safer, kinder country, we have to start listening again instead of arguing.
Oct 13, 2025
Microplastics Everywhere: What They Mean for Our Health and Future
Tiny pieces of plastic are showing up everywhere: our oceans, food, air, and even our bodies. Read and learn how everyday items like clothes, tires, and bottles create microplastics, why they’re harmful to people and the planet, and what we can do to fight back.
It’s a reminder that even small changes can make a big difference in protecting our future.
Oct 2, 2025
The U.S government has shut down...Now what?
The U.S. government has officially shut down for the first time in seven years.
Here’s what it means: federal workers are going unpaid, programs are frozen, and vital services like TSA and air traffic control are operating without pay.
Why? Congress can’t agree on the budget, and this time, the fight’s over healthcare and tax credits.
See what Yuni has to say about it
Sep 30, 2025
Fact Check: The Planet’s on Fire
The Earth is heating up faster than ever, and experts agree: human activity is the driving force behind it. Check it out!
Sep 29, 2025
How The Youth is Shaping Social Movements
By Shaya Eidson 9/27/25 An important feature of many successful nonviolent movements is the presence of young people. In recent history, there have been mass movements in Iran, Hong Kong , Sudan , Lebanon , Algeria , and others, which have all drawn strength from determined youth mobilization (Cebul). However, this is not a new trend; activism has long been associated with the youth. From the student demonstrations during the Vietnam War to the Civil Rights Movement, young
Sep 26, 2025
A Life Made Possible: Why IVF is So Important
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is at risk in Ohio. Check out Sophie's take on this change.
Sep 19, 2025
The Call for Equity in Education in NYC
A look at the fight for equitable funding in New York City’s charter school...and what it reveals about our education system.
Sep 19, 2025
Breaking the Stigma: How the Media Misrepresents Addiction
Addiction isn’t what the movies make it out to be. Behind the stereotypes and headlines are real people—who are often misunderstood and judged—facing a struggle that’s far more complex than most realize.
Aug 31, 2025
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