By Brian Figeroux, Esq. African Americans have consistently shown strong loyalty to the Democratic Party for over half a century. While some political groups argue that Black voters should be more politically diverse, the overwhelming majority of African Americans continue to support Democrats in local, state, and national elections. This political allegiance is not based […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In February 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14204, titled “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa,” effectively halting all U.S. financial assistance to South Africa. This decision was primarily driven by concerns over South Africa’s land expropriation policies and its legal actions against Israel at the International […]
By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Andrew Harnik / shutterstock.com One of the most significant moments from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress did not happen on the dais, but instead in front of it. Just minutes into his unhinged, anti-immigrant and lie-riddled speech, Texas Rep. Al Green stood up with cane in hand to interrupt […]
By Zachary Albert, THE CONVERSATION | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shutterstock.com In his first few days back in office, President Donald Trump engaged in a whirlwind of executive actions, from exiting the World Health Organization, to deploying military personnel and National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Many of these actions are unprecedented. Some appear to be illegal and unconstitutional, […]
By Brian Figeroux | Editorial credit: ZB Photos / shutterstock.com In January 2025, Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to permit former President Donald Trump to seek a third, non-consecutive term. Notably, the proposed amendment includes a clause that would prevent former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George […]
By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump’s Executive orders have reignited discussions about similar policies, drawing parallels to post-9/11 actions. Introduction The September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center profoundly impacted U.S. policies, particularly concerning the treatment and perception of Muslim communities. In the aftermath, the government […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. |Editorial credit: Anton Ivanov, Anna Moneymaker, DFree, Frederic Legrand – COMEO / shutterstock.com While capitalism has so far adapted to survive crises, Marx’s insights suggest that without structural reform, the system’s collapse may become inevitable. The rise of oligarchic power in the Trump era serves as a stark warning of capitalism’s […]
By Michael Emerson, THE CONVERSATION During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.” In “four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said. As a scholar of religion and public life for […]
By Joanne M. Pierce, THECONNVERSATION Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the head […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Introduction The question of “Who is an American?” has been central to the nation’s identity since its founding. From the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that “all men are created equal,” to modern debates about immigration, race, and national identity, the definition of who belongs in America has been contested and […]
