I want you to imagine that feeling you felt during the first week of school. Were you nervous? Excited? Scared? All of the above? When you finally show up at school, you see all your friends and teachers excited to see you again. However, as you go throughout your day, this feeling of excitement would slowly fade away within the blink of an eye as gunshots would begin to fire into your school. This same scenario that I just described is exactly what happened at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota. Necessary Context On August 27, 2025, the students of Annunciation…

One thing that I have started to notice today regarding politics is how people associate the idea of patriotism with an individual or a group of people. As a result, anyone who does not align with this individual’s beliefs is often labeled as unpatriotic. However, a true patriot is someone who cares about their country enough to question their leaders and demand accountability. On August 16, 2025, Riley Gaines tweeted, “If you wish for President Trump to fail, you wish for America to fail. And if you wish for America to fail, you’re a domestic terrorist.” In other words, Gaines…

Candace Owens vs. the Macrons’ Battle Candace Owens, a prominent Conservative commentator, is well-known for her controversial takes on various social issues currently affecting our society. Whether it is speaking out against the COVID-19 vaccines or cancel culture, Owens has built her brand around challenging widely accepted beliefs. Her commentary has now gone global, but not in the way she may have expected. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, are suing Owens for defamation. In the 219-page lawsuit, which was filed July 23rd, 2025, the Macrons claim that Owens has been making false claims in insisting that…

Let the Games Begin They say everything is bigger in Texas, including the political drama. In July 2021, more than 50 Texas House Democrats flew to Washington D.C. to prevent a GOP-backed election bill from passing. The bill attempted to introduce new ID requirements, eliminate drive-thru voting and restrict mail-in ballots. However, it would also have a significant impact on voters of color, the elderly and people with disabilities. Even though the bill eventually passed in September 2021, the Texas House Democrats’ walkout sent a clear message about their willingness to protect their constituents. Fast forward to August 2025, and…