The statistics say yes. Last year, violent crime in the county increased 8.7%, the seventh-most significant increase in the country. Since the implementation of the sanctuary policy, illegal immigrants have been arrested for heinous crimes, putting residents in danger. Franklin Viera Guevara, a
Rep Jerrold Nadler the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee faced criticism and ridicule after appearing to doze off during an emotional hearing on the border crisis The committee was hearing from family members of victims who had suffered at the hands of violent illegal immigrants Did Na
The House GOP has launched a scathing attack on former congressman-turned-governor Tim Walz, blaming him for the rise in violent crime in Minnesota. But is the evidence as cut-and-dried as they claim? Let's dive in. First, let's acknowledge the severity of the issue: violent crime in Minnesota has
Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul
Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths
Imagine if your vote could have a lasting impact on the education system for years to come. But how realistic is this expectation? On election day, millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots, but what do they really know about the candidates and their stance on education? Wha
Imagine tens of thousands of voices amplified on election day. Universal Music Group (UMG) is striving for this with its 'Use Your Voice' voter education campaign, launched in 2020. The initiative is supported by three UMG entities: All Together Now Foundation, the Task Force for Meaningful Change,
What if the cultural influence of Hollywood on politics is more significant than we think? The recent Democratic National Convention saw a surge in celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris, with big names like Beyoncé, Carole King, and Oprah Winfrey lending their support. But is this just a publicit
The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and
Imagine a peace treaty that's been in place for over four decades, yet its pillars are slowly crumbling. This is the reality of the 1979 peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The treaty's Article III, subsection two explicitly requires both parties to prevent acts of belligerency, hostility, or vio
