The issues that divide us,
examined.

Is Trump Delivering? A Verdict on the Second Term

Fifteen months into his return to power, Donald Trump has redrawn the map on immigration, trade, and government size. But the voters who put him there — the ones who needed prices down and jobs up — are the ones asking the hardest questions.

Is Mamdani's New York a Socialist Experiment?

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026 — the first democratic socialist to govern a major American city. 95 days in, his agenda is partially moving, partially blocked, and entirely contested. What is actually happening, and what does it mean?

Should the United States Have Gone to War with Iran?

On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and targeting its nuclear program — one day after Iran reportedly offered major concessions at the negotiating table. Was it justified?

CDC Leadership, RFK Jr, and the Fight Over Public Health Authority

Jay Bhattacharya, a physician-economist with a medical degree and multiple economic degrees from Stanfod, was confirmed as the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and is now reportedly serving as the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

DHS funding deadline and ICE guardrails

As the February 13, 2026 deadline quickly approaches, Congress must finalize a bill determining how much funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees ICE, will receive in the following year.