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Universities' Continuous Battle with the Trump Administration
credits: Brown Daily Harold This article is a direct follow-up of my previous post, "Harvard vs Trump", which delves into the background and core details of the court disagreements between the elite university and the Trump Administration. The objective is to resume where the last article finished and reveal the court's decision, the possible effects on Universities and the Federal Government, what has happened since. Decision on Funding Freeze On September 3rd, 2025, Jud
Madison Shanfeld
Oct 124 min read


Growing Governmental ICE
credits: CNN Introduction In modern media, it is common to see ICE, depicted as this new formidable force, Los Angeles Times strapped with the newest guns, heavy vests, raiding in large groups; however, ICE, was created after the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks and passed in November of 2002. ICE was part of the Homeland Security Act, also known as the largest reorganization of the United States government since the creation of the Department of Defense. The Department of Homela
Madison Shanfeld
Sep 225 min read


Harvard vs Trump
By: Madison Shanfeld photo credits: Financial Times Introduction Harvard University has cemented itself as one of the most prestigious...
Madison Shanfeld
Jun 95 min read


The SAVE Act
By: Madison Shanfeld What is the SAVE Act? The SAVE Act, or the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, is a voting bill that some say...
Madison Shanfeld
Jun 63 min read


The Judiciary: past, present, and future.
Joe Frick Law By: Madison Shanfeld Recent events in the realm of American politics have highlighted the judicial branch. However, the...
Madison Shanfeld
Mar 186 min read


President Trump 2.0: One Month in Office
By: Madison Shanfeld NBC INAUGRATION A new term has officially started. The oval office in Washington DC is no longer occupied by Joe...
Madison Shanfeld
Feb 238 min read


Demographics and Economics of the Political Parties
By: Madison Shanfeld CNN The previous several articles have been focused on current events within politics. However, to get a better...
Madison Shanfeld
Jan 265 min read


The Brief History of Israel v Palestine
By: Madison Shanfeld Introduction On the forefront of foreign affairs in the United States is the Israel vs Palestine conflict. It has...
Madison Shanfeld
Jan 144 min read


What the Election Results Could Mean for America
By: Madison Shanfeld It is official, Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Wether you are popping champagne...
Madison Shanfeld
Dec 3, 20247 min read


How the Debates Changed the Race
Intro In a close presidential election where the undecided voters hold the decision in their palms, the presidential and vice...
Madison Shanfeld
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Why People Vote Trump
By: Madison Shanfeld This presidential election counts on the small population of undecided voters. So, The Political Pen has decided...
Madison Shanfeld
Oct 20, 20245 min read


Why People Vote Harris
By: Madison Shanfeld The undecided population in the United States hold the utmost power in this neck and neck presidential election....
Madison Shanfeld
Oct 13, 20247 min read


Why Teens Should Engage in Politics
By Madison Shanfeld Photo by Josh Johnson/Unsplash In light of the imminent election, politics has been making a breakthrough into...
Madison Shanfeld
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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