Is a Faith-Based Charter School a Threat to Religious Freedom, or a Necessity to Uphold It? The Weighty Decision Lies With the Supreme Court

Is a Faith-Based Charter School a Threat to Religious Freedom, or a Necessity to Uphold It? The Weighty Decision Lies With the Supreme Court

By:Charles J. Russo | Theconversation.com As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa. Charters are typically public schools […]

Deporting International Students Risks Making the US a Less Attractive Destination, Putting Its Economic Engine at Risk

Deporting International Students Risks Making the US a Less Attractive Destination, Putting Its Economic Engine at Risk

By:David L. Di Maria | Theconversation.com In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it would reverse […]

May Day: The Radical Origins and Ongoing Fight for Workers’ Rights

May Day: The Radical Origins and Ongoing Fight for Workers’ Rights

By Chris Tobias  May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a pivotal occasion that is more than just a celebration of spring—it’s a day of reflection, solidarity, and action for workers worldwide. Although this day has evolved into a symbol of celebration and protest, it began with a fight for something fundamental that […]

Trump Administration Abruptly Stopped Processing Green Card Applications Filed by Asylees, Refugees. A FOIA Request Seeks Answers

Trump Administration Abruptly Stopped Processing Green Card Applications Filed by Asylees, Refugees. A FOIA Request Seeks Answers

By Raul Pinto and Jennifer Coberly, IMMIGRATION IMPACT On March 25, news reports surfaced that the Trump administration imposed a suspension in the processing of certain green card applications. The news reports stated that a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official confirmed the suspension. The agency said the suspension applied to people who entered the country […]

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