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Innovation as a Lifeline: Creating Sustainable Change in the Fight Against Gun Violence — A Critique of Anti-Blackness Gun Laws

By Michelle Lee Edited by Alejandro J. Ramos and Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Introduction In recent years, the United States has seen a spike in gun-related violence and school shootings—heightening fear, anxiety, and trauma among many Americans. To enhance public safety, and reduce the risk of gun violence, the… Read more »

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Igniting Democracy: America’s Burning Need for Civic Education

By Alejandro Jose Ramos Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan Graphic by: Norie Wright and Ava Lagressa INTRODUCTION In an era marked by dynamic societal changes and evolving global landscapes, the role of civic education can guide the formation of responsible, engaged citizens. The United States, renowned for its democratic principles, faces a pressing need to… Read more »

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Draining the Swamp: Political Corruption During the Trump Presidency

By Amal Ghazalein Edited by Muhammad Hani Ahsan and Katie Farrell Graphic by Norie Wright and Arsh Naseer Introduction The year 2016 delivered a devastating blow to Democrats, defying all political predictions. Polls and surveys pre-maturely anticipated that Hillary Rodham Clinton would be the first female President of the United States, thwarting assumptions of a… Read more »