Politics

"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."

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.

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.

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.

As the government shutdown nears 30 days, the real cost isn’t in lost politics; it’s in lost meals.

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.

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.

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

By Yunielis Vargas 7/11/2025 What is the Big Beautiful Bill? The Big Beautiful Bill is a federal statute passed by the 119th U.S. Congress. It contains tax and spending policies that align with President Trump's second-term agenda. What’s the Issue? On July 4th, 2025, the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law. This legislation was proposed as the largest tax cut in American history, aimed at middle and working-class Americans. Its proponents claim that it demonstrates sup

A look into the Trump Administration's new concentration camp; a joke to our democracy.