The Department of Education faces possible abolishment

February 20, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Community College Daily) “U.S. Department of Education building.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor In the wake of recent political tensions in the United States, Republican leaders and Republican presidential candidates have brought up a familiar proposition: the abolishment of the Department of Education. This has been especially pervasive in current political ideology as… Read More The Department of Education faces possible abolishment

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Iowa caucuses foretell an imminent Trump nomination

February 6, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Yahoo News). “Sign reading Iowa Caucuses 2024” Duncan Cowie Connector Editor The Iowa caucuses are the nation’s first step towards picking out the candidates for each party. They differ from much of the nation when it comes to nominating candidates for the presidential election. While most states use democratic primaries to determine… Read More Iowa caucuses foretell an imminent Trump nomination

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Why is the 2024 Presidential Election Going to be a Rematch?

February 6, 2024

(Photo courtesy of GMFUS). “2024 Presidential Election ” Eric Schultz Connector Editor Now that Donald Trump has won the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary, it is virtually inevitable that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between himself and Joe Biden. Even though a rematch is inevitable, opinion polling has defined the race… Read More Why is the 2024 Presidential Election Going to be a Rematch?

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Houthi attacks ramp up in Red Sea

January 30, 2024

(Photo courtesy of AP news). “Houthi attacked oil tanker in the Red Sea.” Michael Makiej Connector Staff In the roughly one-hundred days since the start of the Israel-Palestine war, the regions affected have grown far beyond the one-hundred-forty square miles of the Gaza strip. One of the many consequences of this growing conflict has been… Read More Houthi attacks ramp up in Red Sea

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George Santos Expelled from Congress

December 5, 2023

(Photo courtesy of The New Yorker). “George Santos outside a Manhattan courthouse.” Eric Schultz Connector Staff When the United States House of Representatives has 435 members, it can be hard for individual members to stand out from the crowd and be notable. Some Representatives, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are seen as the voice of their… Read More George Santos Expelled from Congress

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Supreme Court adopts new Code of Ethics

November 21, 2023

(Photo courtesy of TheRoot). “Members of the Supreme Court.” Michael Makiej Connector Staff On Monday, November 13, The Supreme Court of the United States adopted a new code of ethics. Signed by all nine Justices, the code was implemented in response to several months of media criticisms for an assortment of undisclosed donations made to… Read More Supreme Court adopts new Code of Ethics

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Analyzing the 2023 United States Elections and What They Mean for 2024

November 21, 2023

(Photo courtesy of WSHU). “Freestanding sign that reads ‘VOTE HERE’.” Eric Schultz Connector Staff On November 7, 2023, Americans in several states took to the polls to cast their votes on Election Day. Generally speaking, odd-numbered election years in America are considered to be less important than presidential or midterm election years because of the… Read More Analyzing the 2023 United States Elections and What They Mean for 2024

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Will Colorado Court remove Trump from 2024 ballot?

November 7, 2023

(Photo courtesy of NBCNews). “Donald Trump in a court room.” Michael Makiej Connector Staff Last Monday on October 30, proceedings began for a trial that may decide the 2024 election before a single ballot is cast. In Colorado, an activist group is attempting to disqualify Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot under subsection 3 of… Read More Will Colorado Court remove Trump from 2024 ballot?