By: Sahra Mohamed In our era of digital megaphones, celebrity voices carry weight and influence but not all words are treated equally. While some public figures speak out against injustice and human rights abuses, many stay silent when it comes to global conflicts. That silence, intentional or not, reveals a lot about risk, privilege, and …
Category: United States
By: Sahra Mohamed As the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th, 2025, many are wondering how “independent” the country is. While Americans gather for fireworks and parades, Congress has passed a new law known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” a massive piece of legislation that could change life for millions. President Donald …
By: Sahra Mohamed Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, has emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor. With nearly all ballots counted, Mamdani secured approximately 43% of the vote in the Democratic primary, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who was attempting a political comeback after resigning in 2021 amid sexual …
By: Sahra Mohamed On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an injunction blocking the Trump administration from deporting migrants to third countries, places many asylum seekers have no prior ties. The ruling has ignited a debate about the limits of executive power, the independence of the judiciary, and what it means to seek asylum …
By: Sahra Mohamed On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and delivered General Order No. 3. This order declared all enslaved people in Texas free, impacting over 250,000 men, women, and children who had remained in slavery despite …
By: Sahra Mohamed Los Angeles is experiencing a rise in protests against has the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, bringing nationwide attention to concerns over current immigration enforcement policies. These demonstrations are shedding light on many challenges, including ICE’s expanded use of private contractors, reports of unlawful deportations, and the ongoing humanitarian fallout …
By: Sahra Mohamed President Donald Trump has escalated global trade tensions with a sweeping set of tariffs. As reported by BBC News, a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the United States took effect on April 5, impacting goods from countries such as the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. On April …
By: Sahra Mohamed On Saturday, April 5th, “Hands Off” protests swept across all 50 U.S. states and cities around the world, uniting communities against the Trump administration’s list of controversial policies, from mass deportations and aggressive tariffs to executive orders targeting marginalized groups. The movement has brought together civil rights organizations, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and …
By: Sahra Mohamed President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports has led to swift responses from Canada, the European Union, and Mexico. These measures have escalated trade tensions and concerns about the future of international trade relations. In retaliation, Canada announced tariffs on $21 billion worth of …
By: Sahra Mohamed The termination of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program on February 25th, 2025 by President Donald Trump, has left thousands of approved applicants uncertain about their futures. The program required applicants to invest at least $1.8 million (or $900,000 in targeted employment areas) into U.S. businesses, with the expectation that it would create …
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