An analysis of the Strait of Hormuz crisis and its profound challenge to the stability of our interconnected world. Published July 12th, 2026 Written by Tristan Carrington The Conflict That Triggered the Crisis Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, on February 28, 2026, the global economy has been grappling with a shortage of oil and liquified natural gas that supplies nearly one-fifth of the world. Iran’s blockade—in response t

An analysis of the historical failures of U.S. regime change operations and how the current administration's military actions in Iran threaten the integrity of international law. Published July 8th, 2026 Written by Lucia Martino For years, the United States has attempted to remove foreign powers and replace them with something new. To what extent have these operations been successful, and what strategies have been used across history to put pressure on leaders for regime cha

An analysis of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ new executive orders restoring commutation processes Published July 7th, 2026 Written by Morgan Van Eperen With the turn of the new year, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers strives to bring change to the Wisconsin justice system as new legislation is being approved. The issue of overcrowding in jails and prisons is not a new phenomenon, rather it is a topic that has gone untouched by a multitude of legal institutions. As the sheer numb

When did late-night talk shows become political, and how are hosts’ rights to free speech being threatened? Published July 6th, 2026 Written by Macy Goldfarb Since President Trump began his second term, concerns about threats to the constitutional right to free speech have intensified. This is especially prominent in the late-night television industry, where hosts such as Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel face growing scrutiny of their political commentary. Late-night comedy,

An analysis of how the rapid rise of AI deepfakes is fueling online sexual harassment Published July 6th, 2026 Written by Kathy Bian Content warning: discussions of sexual harassment and descriptions of sexual violence The integration of AI into everyday life has been rapid and widespread. From AI tools embedded in various applications to the viral AI-generated TikToks, it’s hard to ignore how much AI is now part of our everyday experiences. AI, however, is no longer just a

An analysis of the SAVE America Act and its implications Published July 5th, 2026 Written by Fayzaan Virk For multiple months as of June 2026, one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities has been stuck in Congress. The SAVE America Act is so important to President Trump, he was willing to shut down the government and leave the entire Department of Homeland Security, everything from the TSA to ICE to FEMA, without funding. President Donald Trump has made it cle

How have historical narratives surrounding America’s past shifted under the leadership of Donald Trump? Published July 4th, 2026 Written by Ellena Engel Whose history will America’s 250th “Birthday” celebrate? The Semiquincentennial celebration honoring the United States’ independence from Britain presents a prime opportunity to frame the nation’s historical identity. The way that nations interpret their history, which events are remembered and who becomes a hero, is inherent

An analysis of how systemic biases and legal stereotypes of Black criminality intersect within the justice system. Published May 31st, 2026 Written by Farrah Shawki Black stereotypes are not a novel concept. Born through the development of slavery and followed by racist cartoons during reconstruction, they persist into modern times through the Black criminality stereotypes leading to disparities in the justice system, coined “The New Jim Crow.” Modern technology has increas

An exploration of the growing legal battle in Wisconsin over the "Rights of Nature" movement. Published May 30th, 2026 Written by Emily Tschudy For decades, the Rights of Nature movement has been slowly forming a web between cultural, legal, political and ethical worldviews. The Rights of Nature approach elevates natural entities to a status of legal personhood and grants nature the right to not simply exist, but to flourish. Furthermore, the basis for these rights are derive

An analysis of the high-stakes legal battle between the NRDC and the Federal Government Published May 29th, 2026 Written by Emily Tschudy The Endangered Species Act is widely considered one of the strongest pieces of legislation employed by the United States. The strength of this law can be attributed to its history of success in species restoration as well as its rigorous operative processes. Of all the components fundamental to the ESA, the God Squad committee — labeled aft