In a recent Supreme Court hearing, something unusual happened. Justice Elena Kagan, known for her liberal views, seemed to agree with her more conservative colleagues. The case? A dispute between a religious nonprofit and the New Jersey Attorney General. The nonprofit, First Choice Women's Resource
The Supreme Court had a big debate about music piracy recently. Two sides were fighting: the music industry and internet companies. The music industry wants internet companies to stop people from sharing music illegally. But the internet companies say they shouldn't be responsible for what their use
The Supreme Court is in the middle of a big debate. It's about who should be responsible for stopping internet piracy. The case is between Cox Communications, an internet provider, and record labels led by Sony. The justices are worried about a few things. They wonder if internet providers should k
The U. S. government has stepped into a legal battle involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The Trump administration is supporting Bayer's attempt to limit thousands of lawsuits claiming that Roundup causes cancer. The government argues that federal law should take precedence over stat
The recent debate about presidential authority has sparked some interesting discussions. Some people think President Trump overstepped his bounds when he ordered military action against Venezuelan drug boats. But is that really the case? Let's start with the basics. The Supreme Court has ruled that
At West Ranch High School, a group of students is proving that politics isn't just for adults. The West Ranch Law Club, started by seniors Daniel Lee and Rohan Radharaj, is a student-driven initiative that has quickly gained traction. With meetings regularly attracting 20-30 students, it's clear tha
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is locked in a heated battle with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a billionaire with a vast business empire. Sheinbaum accuses Salinas of avoiding taxes and stirring up trouble. Salinas, who has a knack for making headlines, calls himself a fighter against corruption. Bu
Wisconsin's political landscape is a battleground, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a power struggle over voting districts. The state's congressional map, drawn by Republicans after the 2010 census, heavily favors the GOP, despite the state's nearly even split between the two parties. This i
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been ordered to start his prison term. The Supreme Court made this decision. Bolsonaro was found guilty of trying to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. He will serve his sentence in a federal police jail in Brasilia. Bolsonaro is 70 yea
Money in politics is a big problem. It's not just about who wins elections, but also about who has the power to influence decisions. For years, super PACs have been able to collect unlimited amounts of money from wealthy donors. This has led to a system where politicians often prioritize the interes
