Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan
Heading into the elections, Republicans held a 53-45 majority in the Senate. In 2024, President Donald Trump narrowly won Michigan, but just four years ago Joe Biden also won with a slim majority. The Michigan vote plays a critical role each election cycle.
Midterm roundup
Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Georgia and other states saw heavily contested races for Senate seats. Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and others saw heavily contested races to represent their state in the House of Representatives. 36 states saw elections for governor this year, with Ohio, Georgia and Nevada seeing heavily contested races for governor. Many of these states are key in elections, with the governor having the power to dictate the political future of their state.
Here are the results of these crucial elections.
Sinners and Criminals
The justice system fails thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of survivors every year across the world; women who are victims of the most evil acts man can commit and far too often don’t receive the justice they deserve. Here are the stories of women across the world, who are not only victims of sexual violence at the hands of men, but also a justice system that was designed to ensure these very sinners will never be called criminals.
What Fútbol means to the world
The World Cup has a history of bringing what the world chooses not to see to center stage. Whereas those with power in this world remain indifferent to the horrors they often bear responsibility for, athletes, team officials and fans alike use the platform futbol brings to show sides of history obfuscated to the masses.
Holding the Occupation Accountable: Live updates
After the US military conducted strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic military position, Iran launched an attack that targeted Kuwait’s international airport. In Lebanon, the Israeli occupation forces continue to launch attacks on its southern suburbs, at a time when Iran has made it clear negotiations will not continue if Israel does not end its illegal invasion of Lebanon, which has garnered wide condemnation from the international community. Violence continues in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as Israeli occupation forces continue to conduct strikes on central Gaza, and Israeli settler violence causes significant damage to Palestinian farmland.
Long-term consequences of US and Israel’s war on Iran
Even if a ceasefire that reopens the Strait is negotiated, agreed and truly upheld, there are numerous logistical hurdles that remain in the way. If a ceasefire that allows shipment to pass through to the US is upheld, there could be over a 40-50 day lag between peace being brokered and shipment reaching its intended destination.
Looking at the larger picture, it could take well over a year and some change for oil inventories across the world to recover, and every day that passes by exponentially adds to that figure.
Watch The Voice of Hind Rajab
The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kauther Ben Hania, uses real audio from the PRCS’s call with Hind, and documents the crescent society’s difficulties balancing rules and regulations while trying to save her.
Do not stop talking about Minnesota
The escalation in violence in the past few months has made it clear that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is engaging in genocidal practices, and this federal administration must be held accountable for its crimes against humanity. Recent reporting from 404 Media, an independent digital media company, shows the clearest link between ELITE, digital infrastructure being created for ICE to use in regular operations, and ICE’s recent activity in the field. With the murder of Good and the inhumane treatment of detainees in ICE detention camps, the actions of this administration reflect the fascist ideology and the authoritative nature that were always embedded in the Trump administration.
YDSA protests federal involvement in Columbia
Right outside the Missouri United Methodist Church on Ninth Street, a statue of a man lies on a bench, huddled in a blanket. Upon closer examination of the oddly-familiar bearded face, if the crucifixion wounds on his feet didn’t give it away already, “Homeless Jesus” can be recognized as a reminder to the city’s responsibility to its unhoused population. However, if this statue were the real Jesus, he would be criminalized under Columbia’s proposed Pedestrian Safety Ordinance. This ordinance would prohibit individuals from occupying almost all medians in the city.
BREAKING: Israel resumes strikes on Gaza; Over 100 killed by overnight strikes
Since Oct. 10, Israel has committed over 125 violations according to the Gaza Government Media Office. These various attacks ultimately killed over 90 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more. Additionally, Israel continues to deny entry from the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, preventing crucial aid from going through.
BREAKING: Israel launches airstrike on residential area in Qatar
On Sept. 9, Israel launched an airstrike on the City of Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership as they were discussing US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal. This attack makes Qatar the sixth arab country that Israel has bombed in the past month, on top of regular attacks on Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, Syria and Lebanon. Since the break of dawn, Israel has killed 52 Palestinians, and millions are still being starved by Israel's manmade famine. 
Breaking: US Attacks Iran, Live updates
“The United States should not be in an offensive war against Iran without a vote of Congress,” Kaibe said “The Constitution is completely clear on it. I am so disappointed that the president has acted so prematurely.”
The start, but not the end
After tens, if not hundreds, of lives were lost from the genocide in Gaza, a ceasefire was brokered between Israel and Hamas on Jan. 19. The last act of the Biden administration shows promise, but as an Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Gaza not even a day after indicates, this is not the end of Israeli violence for Palestinians. However, Trump’s plans to take ownership of the Gaza strip, deporting the population in the process, has only weakened the already thin ice this ceasefire stands on.
The liberation of Syria
In the early hours of the day on Dec. 8, rebel forces in Syria declared the nation free from the tyrannical rule of Bashar al-Assad and his family’s regime after decades of struggle.The Assad family has ruled Syria with an iron fist, executing anyone in opposition. With support from Russia and Iran, the Assad regime was able to enact numerous war crimes on the people of Syria. From chemical warfare, frequent bombings of residential areas, and the murder of children, for decades the voices begging for freedom were squandered by forces of tyrannical evil. To ensure an atrocity like this can never happen to any other society, it’s important to understand the history and context behind this conflict between a people who fought for their rights, and a government obsessed with maintaining power.
South korean president declares martial law
President Yoon has struggled with controlling the country’s parliament, as the opposing party has put parliament in political gridlock. Yeol accuses the party of sympathizing with communist North Korea. The South Korean military and tanks can be seen marching down the streets, an authoritative move that has not been seen since the 1980s. Yoon’s party immediately denounced the decree, with all 190 of the 300 members of parliament voting to lift the martial law. President Yoon is forced to comply, however, under the South Korean constitution, there is no specified time constraint. As of 1:00 a.m. in South Korea, troops have begun withdrawing, but it’s still unclear whether Yoon will comply.
The Power of a word
A weapon is a tool used to harm others. There exist many variations of these tools. From sticks and stones to guns and bombs, our tools to kill one another have become more advanced, but the only tool we need for peace remains unchanged. Our voice is the most powerful tool we have in our arsenal, and any person can use it. However, the most accessible tool at our disposal has been seldom used in this past year. Since the genocide in Gaza began, the response from our media has been embarrassing. In a war where thousands of innocents have had their lives taken away from them, they’re treated as another tally to the death toll. Journalists in the US have failed the people of Palestine, forcing them to take matters into their own hands. Hundreds, if not thousands of Palestinians have taken to social media, begging for their lives.
Trump unharmed after second assassination attempt
Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt perpetrated by Ryan Wesley Routh while golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Secret service agents promptly got the former president to safety, but amidst the chaos, the suspect fled. He was later apprehended by authorities, but his motive is unclear. Trump is in good spirits and has not been harmed by the event.
Biden drops from election: everything you need to know
After 50 years of service, President Joe Biden has announced he will not be running for reelection, and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee for the Democratic Party.
Everything you need to know about Trump’s assassination attempt
On July 13th the world witnessed history as an attempted assassination on former president Donald Trump unfolded during a live broadcast of a rally in Butler Pennsylvania, leaving one dead and two injured.