Before Pete Buttigieg was playing JD Vance in debate prep, there was Danny O’Connor.
A local elected official in Columbus, Ohio, O’Connor assumed the role of Vance in debate prep for then-Rep. Tim Ryan during their fierce 2022 Senate race. In an interview with POLITICO Magazine, O’Connor discussed what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz should…
Bill Clinton’s Southern Gospel: Lessons from the Campaign Trail
Last Sunday morning, as the sun rose over North Carolina, Bill Clinton stood in a Black megachurch, delivering a sermon of sorts. His focus wasn’t scripture alone but a pressing political gospel: the rising costs of insulin, prescription drugs, and…
Why North Korean Pilots Are Deploying to Russia: A Strategic Shift for Pyongyang’s Air Force
In September, South Korean sources reported the deployment of North Korean combat aviation pilots to Vladivostok, Russia, followed by the arrival of ground troops and special forces in October. This move has sparked widespread speculation about its implications for both…
A Deal to End Trump’s Election Denialism and Courtroom Battles
If former President Donald Trump loses the upcoming election, he will face a complex web of legal challenges, ranging from criminal prosecutions to civil suits. In Georgia, he’s dealing with racketeering charges linked to his attempt to overturn the 2020…
Why Some Republicans Are Applauding an Agency They Typically Criticize
Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is not someone you’d expect to receive accolades from Republicans. As the head of the consumer finance watchdog since his confirmation three years ago on a party-line vote, Chopra has…
McDonald’s Shifts Diversity Strategy in Response to Legal and Political Pressures
McDonald’s has announced significant changes to its diversity initiatives, becoming the latest in a growing list of major U.S. corporations to scale back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative…
Where Pennsylvania’s Fate Will Be Decided
Even if you’re not planning on watching Vice President Kamala Harris’ CNN town hall on Wednesday, pay close attention to the location: Delaware County, Pennsylvania. This suburban battleground could very well be where the next presidential election is won or…
The Clock Is Ticking on Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris, in an event alongside former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney in Milwaukee, recently made a last-ditch effort to sway moderate voters — the critical undecided group that could decide the election. Yet, despite the serious nature of…
How the Election Upended Debate Inside the Catholic Church
In the current presidential race, Catholicism has emerged as a crucial factor, and its influence on the election could have lasting implications. Both political campaigns are clearly attuned to the importance of the Catholic vote. Democrats, for instance, are concerned…
North Korea’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program: A Game Changer for Global Security
North Korea’s burgeoning nuclear-powered submarine program has recently made headlines, with reports from South Korean military and National Assembly sources confirming that construction is underway on the country’s first nuclear-powered vessel. Set to reshape the strategic landscape, these submarines could…
Netherlands to Acquire 46 German Leopard 2A8 Tanks: A Strategic Move for the Future?
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to acquire 46 advanced Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from Germany, set for delivery between 2027 and 2030. This move comes as part of the country’s effort to restore its armoured warfare…
Democrats’ Struggle with the Male Vote: A Policy Blindspot
With the 2024 election approaching, the battle for male voters has heated up. While young women are largely expected to support the Democrats, young men remain an unpredictable demographic, with some polls even showing double-digit support for the Trump-Vance ticket….