Politics

The Politics section delivers insightful coverage of political events and debates, interpreting actions, policies, and power shifts through a lens that clarifies consequences and reveals their significance for the Republic and its people.

Politics

A Minneapolis Woman Was Fatally Shot by an ICE Agent. Here’s Why America Should Pay Attention.

This article examines the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, exploring why the incident matters, how federal immigration enforcement

by Staff Reporter

January 8, 2026

Politics

What the Longest Government Closure Reveals About the Republic

The move to end the shutdown is more than a procedural vote; it is a clear window into the Republic’s internal stress points. While

by Staff Reporter

November 14, 2019

Politics

When Aesthetic Oversight Gets Bulldozed by Power

In an article published by ABC News on October 29, 2025, titled “White House fires members of commission that is to weigh in on

by Staff Reporter

April 10, 2019

Politics

The Real Threat Isn’t Trump’s Third Term. It’s Us Normalizing the Joke

This commentary responds to the article “Trump says ‘it’s pretty clear’ he can’t run for 3rd term”, published by ABC News and written by

by Staff Reporter

March 5, 2018