Nov 23, 2024
Protesters holding signs supporting DACA and Dreamers during a rally.
New Court Battles Rage Following DACA Supreme Court Victory

DACA, which is short for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that allows qualifying young immigrants to stay in the country, even though they are undocumented. Former Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, initiated the policy. The Trump Administration's approach toward immigration does not conform with DACA.... Read More »

A memorial display for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, featuring a framed portrait, flowers, and candles, with a quote reflecting her wish for a new president before her replacement.
What Happens Next: RBG’s Passing and the Fate of the High Court

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Friday evening, September 18, 2020, after serving nearly three decades on the nation’s highest court. Known affectionately as the “Notorious RBG,” she left an immediate wake of grief among her most ardent supporters and ideological opponents alike—but the aftermath of Ginsburg’s... Read More »

A person standing at a crossroads with signs indicating "Gun Rights" and "Gun Control" on either side.
Please, Sir. May I Have Some More Guns? Gun Restrictions in California

Recently, California placed a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. Magazines are considered “high capacity” if they hold more than 10 bullets. However, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, repealed this ban because it goes against the 2nd Amendment, which gives Americans the right to own guns.... Read More »

A close-up of an Uber and Lyft sticker displayed on a car windshield, highlighting the ride-share services.
Proposition 22: California Workers in the Age of Uber

A time before ride-share apps seems like a distant memory, but California law may be steering the state back in that direction this November. Californians will vote on Proposition 22, a ballot measure that will determine whether companies like Uber and Instacart will endure on the West Coast. The App-Based... Read More »

A hand writing "Religion" on a chalkboard, with books in the foreground.
Espinoza v. Montana Blurs Line Separating Church and State

On June 30, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue that Montana’s public-funded scholarship program for students to attend private schools cannot exclude religious schools. “A state need not subsidize private education,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the 5-4 majority opinion. “But once... Read More »

A representation of Lady Justice holding scales against the backdrop of the American flag, symbolizing the judicial system.
The Packed and Politicized Judicial Landscape

If Joe Biden were to secure the presidency, he would face a scene not unlike President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s late-1930s America. The nostalgic similarities have some wondering if a Biden presidency, too, might seek to rework the lifetime-tenured, nine-Justice stalwarts of the U.S. Supreme Court. In the shadow of the... Read More »

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Transfer of Power: The Coming Storm of November

This year, the U.S. Presidential election contends with a tensely polarized nation and electorate, an ongoing global pandemic, foreign interference, and mail-in voting controversies that threaten to tarnish the shining face of the USPS. The current president has been mentally prepping the country for months—perhaps even years—to expect foul play... Read More »

A masked priest holds a wooden cross and a rosary, symbolizing faith during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Should Churches be Closed in the Midst of a Pandemic?

In order to avoid large groups of people and help slow the spread of COVID-19, churches have been forced to close down and not offer in-person services. Many churches responded with live streams of their services as an alternative. With some states slowly reopening, some churches are now providing in-person... Read More »