An analysis of sports and its intersection with geopolitical issues Published May 20th, 2026 Written by Tristan Carrington Throughout the last century, international sports bodies have largely insisted that politics should remain outside sports. Sports governing bodies such as FIFA and the International Olympic Committee routinely affirm their commitment to neutrality regarding politics in sports. Despite these claims, numerous instances have occurred that suggest the opposit

A critical analysis of the disconnect between human rights and climate-induced displacement within current global legal structures. Published May 12th, 2026 Written by Katelyn Smith As sea levels rise and weather patterns reach new extremes, people are continuously displaced from their homes, not by choice, but by force. The United Nations notes that annually, millions are displaced due to climate-related causes. Left without defense, millions face unforeseen challenges reloc

How can free speech rights be balanced on University grounds? Published May 11th, 2026 Written by Sam Olson Free speech on university campuses has become an increasingly visible and debated issue in recent years. From student protests to social media disputes, debate over the limits on expression in higher education have become contentious. Universities have a unique position in American society. As the University of Chicago’s 1967 Kalven Report notes: “The university is the

An analysis of Chief Justice Warren's legal ideology Published May 10th, 2026 Written by Evan Randle The Judicial Branch of the United States was seemingly born independent, and judges have insisted their position is one bound by the constitution rather than explicit political ideology. The Supreme Court perhaps epitomizes this view most; though appointees are chosen by presidents, few actually identify as Republicans or Democrats. There has emerged the claim, particularly in

An analysis of the Alien Tort Statute and the struggle to hold domestic corporations accountable for huuman rights violations Published May 9th, 2026 Written by Emma Hoffman The United States Supreme Court is currently hearing the case Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I. The case asks whether “the Alien Tort Statute or the Torture Victim Protection Act allow a judicially-implied private right of action for aiding and abetting.” Do the aforementioned statutes permit the plaintiffs t

An analysis of the legal challenges and systemic disparities in collegiate athletics Published May 8th, 2026 Written by Kathryn McKinney The path to a world free of gender-based discrimination has been and will continue to be a hard fight. In 2016, ten female athletes from St. Cloud State University and the Minnesota State College and University Systems filed a lawsuit against the universities. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund claimed they were in violation of Title IX, following

An analysis of the legal "grey zone" where personal biology meets corporate assets, highlighting the urgent need to redefine DNA as personal property. Published May 12th, 2026 Written by Katelyn Smith Companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA have access to the genetic data voluntarily submitted by millions of Americans. Concern arises as the line between the genetic code at the molecular level and being treated as data by corporations blurs. To consumers, their DNA is viewed as

An analysis of the systemic educational inequalities within juvenile detention centers and the critical need for reform to improve academic outcomes and reduce recidivism. Published May 7th, 2026 Written by Hiya Tanna Across the nation, around 30,000 youth are held in Juvenile Detention Centers each year, but the academic situation in the classroom and in the JDCs is extremely different. According to the Urban Institute, children who are incarcerated do not get the same instr

An analysis of the EPA’s 2026 rescission of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and what the return to 2012 regulations means for public health and environmental law. Published May 2nd, 2026 Written by Allan Schneyderman On February 24, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule that rescinded the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and reinstated the 2012 standards. This action by the Trump administration, taken under the leadership of EPA head Lee Zeldin,

An analysis of the Bank Secrecy Acy Published April 23rd, 2026 Written by Zach Brown The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) was legislated by Congress in October of 1970. This act, while enacted in good faith, has run its course. The BSA no longer promotes economic efficiency nor does it deter crime, making its continuous implementation a burden on banking efficiency and, most importantly, the American taxpayer. The BSA and the anti-money laundering regime are laws and regulations enact