Alexei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader and critic of Russian president, Vladimir Putin, died on February 16th in a prison colony located in the Arctic Circle where he was serving a 30 year sentence. Navalny was a symbol of hope for Russia, seeking change in the corrupted government. From his activism to investigative work, Navalny began a movement that will not be stopped.
Read MoreIn the last few years, right-wing extremists have recruited more and distributed more propaganda posters in Upstate New York. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, director of the Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab, said there’s been an increase in harassment and violence by extremists. In the North Country Region, local, state, and even federal positions are being occupied by more Republicans. These extremists have called for their supporters to “get involved” with the militia movement.
The Constitutional Sheriffs are a movement which teaches sheriffs not to observe laws which they themselves deem as “unconstitutional” . They claim that local police should make the final decision in enacting laws, not the federal government. Critics say this interpretation has “no grounding in any legitimate reading of constitutional history.”
The Parents' Rights Movement is nothing short of a game-changer in today's social and political landscape. It's a rallying cry for asserting parental authority in the face of what many see as encroachments on traditional family values. Born out of concerns about government overreach, especially in matters concerning education, the movement has become a hot topic in the United States. It's sparked heated debates on issues like sex education, LGBTQ+ rights, and the role of the state in shaping children's upbringing. One of the greatest curiosities of the movement has been the temporary ceasefire it has created, where religious factions, who might normally be at odds, are banding together to safeguard parental rights. The parents' rights movement has emerged as a decisive force even in relatively moderate states like Virginia, where it played a pivotal role in Glenn Youngkin's surprising victory over the liberal former governor Terry McAuliffe. Even in areas known for their liberal leanings, such as Montgomery County, this movement has sparked significant divisions, underscoring its far-reaching impact across the political spectrum.
Read MoreWhile a last-minute bipartisan deal staved off a shutdown, it came at a cost - McCarthy's speakership. As the nation watches a new speaker ascend, the future of the Republican Party hangs in the balance, with potential repercussions for critical issues like federal funding.
Read MoreOver the past couple of years, the United States has become increasingly unsafe, with the US surpassing 500 mass shootings in 2023 alone, and around 31 of those shootings have been in schools, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This has led to guns being the leading cause of death for young people in America.
Read MoreAfter nearly two years of turmoil at CNN that culminated in the firing of former CEO Chris Licht, a new era of CNN has begun: the era of CEO Mark Thompson.
Read MoreRead HSDA’s official statement on the May 6 mass shooting in Allen, TX.
Read MoreThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for his criminal role in the invasion of Ukraine. The charges stem from war crime allegations that have emerged throughout the current war with the abduction of Ukrainian children. However, even with the power of the ICC, will it end Putin's reign?
Read MoreThe official HSDA statement on the March 27 shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN.
Read MoreDemocrats have a ton to be happy about this year. Here is one piece of good news from the 2022 Midterms from each of the 50 states and DC.
Read More
