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Surge of Violent Federal Immigration Raids Ignites Controversy, Unease Nationwide
Amid distrust, mounting tension, agents face missions in increasing numbers of cities and the results are volatile
Natalie Frank
Oct 182 min read


Trumps D.C. Takeover Sparks Controversy Over Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton's Future
As federal troops remain in D.C. and tensions rise over Washington's autonomy, calls grow for the city's 18-term House delegate to pass the torch to a new generation
Natalie Frank
Oct 135 min read


Satire: Climate Change Denier Named EPA Chief, Promises “Innovative Approach” to Environmental Policy
With decades of experience doubting science, the new EPA head assures Americans that environmental oversight will now focus on imagination, optimism, and unchecked confidence
Natalie Frank
Oct 106 min read


A City Under Siege: The Chicago ICE Raid That Exposed America’s War on Its Own Citizens
When heavily armed agents descend on family apartments in the dead of night, the question isn’t about immigration anymore — it’s about how far our government will go to control its people
Natalie Frank
Oct 52 min read


Pentagon on Edge as Hegseth Summons Rare Gathering of Generals, Admirals to Quantico
Unprecedented Quantico meeting raises speculation after major shakeups in top military leadership
Natalie Frank
Sep 252 min read


Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Chaos: Workers, Tech Firms, and Hospitals Brace for Fallout
Confusion, fear, opportunity collide as new visa rules reshape America’s immigration, future of technology innovation
Natalie Frank
Sep 235 min read


Bounties, Badges, and Broken Trust: How ICE’s 287(g) Expansion Is Redrawing Law Enforcement in the Midwest
Financial incentives fuel surge in local ICE partnerships, but civil rights advocates warn of oversight failures, lasting damage to community trust
Natalie Frank
Sep 221 min read


Editorial: The Space Command Shuffle - How Trump Turned Military Strategy Into Partisan Theater
When presidential pique over voting methods drives billion-dollar defense decisions, American military infrastructure becomes a weapon of political revenge
Natalie Frank
Sep 204 min read


ICE Surge in Chicago Sparks Tension, Fears of National Guard Deployment
Operation Midway Blitz expands across Illinois as leaders clash over transparency, safety, and federal power
Natalie Frank
Sep 171 min read


Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in 2025: What Powell's Move Means for Inflation, Jobs, Politics
Central bank cuts key rate by a quarter point as labor market weakens, political pressure intensifies
Natalie Frank
Sep 175 min read


Speaker Mike Johnson Pushes House Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk After Assassination
The House prepares to vote on a resolution as Johnson calls Kirk’s death a sobering reminder of political violence in America
Natalie Frank
Sep 164 min read


Supreme Court’s Clear Support for Trump Without Explanation Raises Alarm Across the Judiciary
Lower court judges assert unexplained rulings in Trump's favor erode trust, clarity, accountability
Natalie Frank
Sep 94 min read


Trump's ‘Chipocalypse Now' Threats Ignite Fury in Chicago: Leaders Call Out ‘Wannabe Dictator’ as National Guard, ICE Raids Loom
Chicago braces for ICE action, National Guard deployment as Trump escalates with AI-generated war imagery, outraging Illinois leaders who vow to defend city's democracy
Natalie Frank
Sep 72 min read


Mayor Johnson Rallies Chicago Against Trump’s Federal Troop Threat: “We’re Gonna Defend Our Democracy”
At a fiery Labor Day rally, Brandon Johnson vows to protect Chicago’s workers and communities from Donald Trump’s plan to deploy federal forces; constitutes relieves
Natalie Frank
Sep 12 min read


Editorial: Governing by Pen - When Executive Orders Undermine Democracy
When speed overrides debate and the pen rules without consent, democracy pays the price
Natalie Frank
Aug 283 min read


Arrest at NIH Hospital Sparks Outrage Over Immigration Enforcement in Medical Settings
Detention of patient seeking treatment raises fears among immigrant communities about access to essential care Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Aug 82 min read


Bannon vs. Musk: Explosive Feud Erupts as MAGA Allies Turn Against Each Other
The once-aligned power players clash in a bitter battle over Trump, immigration, and the future of American politics Natalie C. Frank,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 42 min read


Chicago on Edge: Fears of ICE Raids and Federal Crackdowns Mount Ahead of Mass Protest
Tensions escalate as Chicago prepares for 'No Kings' protest amid warnings of ICE deployments, raising alarm in immigrant communities and...
Natalie Frank
Jun 121 min read
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