This is the first in a series examining the Right To Vote in the United States. The first part of this series will examine the Right To Vote as derived from the United States Constitution.

In 2000, George W. Bush won the election against Al Gore. This was after months of legal proceedings, recounts, and political maneuvers, turning the 2000 election into one of the most controversial in American history.

In 1863, the Confederate States of America was in an untenable situation. The Union blockade had suffocated the CSA’s economy. Vicksburg was under siege. Its fall would cut the Confederacy in two along the Mississippi River.

More and more, politically aware Americans seem to be having entirely different conversations based on their political affiliations. It’s a running joke in left-leaning media that one would have to frequent fringe message boards like 4Chan or platforms like Truth Social to understand what Trump is talking about.

Mars exploration offers the tantalizing possibility of extending human life beyond Earth, but the journey to colonize the Red Planet is fraught with immense technical, ethical, and financial challenges. As excitement grows over private ventures like Elon Musk’s SpaceX, critics question whether the pursuit of Mars distracts from addressing the urgent crises facing our home planet.

Morgan Davidson uncovers the untold dynamics of female autocrats, exploring how they navigate gender bias and power struggles in authoritarian regimes. With compelling examples from Sheikh Hasina to Catherine the Great, this piece examines how these leaders defy expectations and adopt fierce policies to maintain control.

Meta’s newly launched Instagram Teen Accounts aim to address concerns over online safety, but many argue it’s just a superficial fix. With significant gaps in protection for teens and the onus falling heavily on parents, the platform’s measures may not be enough to shield young users from harassment, discrimination, and predatory behavior.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the U.S. aims to secure ongoing support and approval for expanded military actions, including strikes deep into Russian territory. As Ukraine intensifies drone attacks and pushes into the Russian Kursk region, the stakes are rising, with Zelensky urging American leaders to maintain their commitment amid shifting political dynamics and ongoing investigations into Russian war crimes.