Social Security benefits may increase more than expected due to inflation driven by the conflict with Iran. The rise in living costs affects many, yet additional funds might not provide substantial relief for retirees. Significance for Over 70 Million Americans More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security, and annual benefit increases are linked […]
On June 5, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the crowd at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. His speech highlighted certain obsessions that seem to reflect his personal insecurities. Observers have noted these elements in his public appearances. Psychologists use the term “projection” to explain a behavior where individuals, often subconsciously, attribute their own […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic lawmakers are voicing concerns about proposals from some Republicans to increase the retirement age. This move could lead to significant cuts in benefits for millions of Americans. Their warning comes as Congress deals with the challenge of Social Security’s financial shortfall. In a letter to President Donald Trump, Senators […]
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic socialist, is currently leading in both polls and prediction markets for the Democratic primary in Washington, D.C.’s mayoral race. Should she win, Lewis George is likely to secure victory in the general election given D.C.’s strong Democratic leaning. In the 2024 election, President Donald Trump received less than 7% of […]
A candidate endorsed by Donald Trump is behind in Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, according to a recent survey showing a significant shift in the race. In Georgia, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones trails businessman Rick Jackson by a slender margin, as revealed by an InsiderAdvantage poll before the critical runoff election on Tuesday. As Georgia’s runoff […]
Alone in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Dominica, I found myself swimming in the dead of night. Without lights, a motor, or radio, our dinghy became unsafe as it filled with water. We abandoned ship to avoid drifting into the open sea. Rescue arrived in the form of Dominican fishermen who pulled me […]
Tim Wu, a law professor at Columbia and contributing Opinion writer, discusses recent actions by President Trump, specifically the pardon granted to Stephen Buyer, a former Indiana congressman convicted of insider trading in 2023. President Trump has pardoned several well-connected and wealthy individuals, creating an impression that his friends and donors are above the law. […]
President Trump and his allies have been undermining the core of American democracy. They’ve accused the recent primary election in California of being ‘rigged.’ His FBI also conducted a raid on a voter registration group in Ohio. These actions echo his behavior following his 2020 election loss. Despite this, there are steps we can all […]
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross has apologized to a former law clerk for “harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior.” This apology follows accusations that Ross engaged in sexual activity with a high-ranking police officer during office hours, close to staff, in her Georgia office. The incident has prompted two Georgia House Republicans to file articles of impeachment […]
The Alabama Public Service Commission has recently emerged as a pivotal topic due to the upcoming runoff primaries. The discussion centers on electricity costs and data centers, with solar power unexpectedly joining the ranks of contentious issues. Established in 1972, Jim Zeigler, a college student at the time, became renowned for rallying young voters against […]