Some landlords and property managers have been criticized for raising rents in the aftermath of the Los Angeles County fires. The Eaton and Palisades fires of January 7th, 2025 tore through Los Angeles County, displacing over 100,000 people. In the wake of this devastation, some property managers have increased rents by 10%, which, while legal, raises significant ethical concerns in the eyes of many. Individuals and families were forced out of their homes without consent, and some people have to decide whether or not they have to move out of state. In response, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in…

On January 6, 2021, between 2,000 and 2,500 Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in the name of patriotism. Convinced that the 2020 Presidential Election had been stolen from them, they exercised their right to protest. However, passionate pleas quickly turned violent as more than 1,500 people were charged with federal crimes.  Now that Trump is back in the Oval Office, these rioters may not face consequences. The President even refers to January 6th as a “day of love,” according to NPR News.The dismissal of their acts only undermines the justice system and dismisses assaults made on the Capitol’s law enforcement…

The Trump Administration crackdown on immigration leaves vetted refugees stranded in their home country or neighboring ones.  The refugees that dream of starting a new life in the U.S. have quickly seen their hopes fade away as Trump took office on January 20, 2025. According to CBS News more than 22,000 refugees have been approved to depart to the United States after going through a 18-24 month vetting process. The Trump administration’s moratorium on resettlement programs has proven detrimental to those fleeing adverse conditions in their home countries.These families and individuals have been legally approved to come to America, and…