Carlos Gim%C3%A9nez: Maduro’s capture and the Cuban policy ripple Estimated reading time: 4 min Key takeaways Maduro’s capture signals potential shifts in regional alliances and US policy leverage. Gim%C3%A9nez learned of the news from Rubio around 4:27 a.m.; he is a key voice on Homeland Security in Florida. Florida’s Venezuelan community concentration shapes local and…

War Powers and Venezuela Raid: Congress’s Surrender of Decision-Making Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Congress has largely abdicated its war-making role, even as the executive button-pushes into foreign action. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 remains a contested instrument, offering limited restraint on rapid, small-scale operations. Historical patterns show presidents frequently act first…

More Politics, More Participation: Mamdani’s New York Vision Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways: Mass participation matters — a shift from passive governance to active, inclusive politics. Universalist welfare reforms normalize support and remove stigma. The block party model shows politics can be loud, joyful, and collective, not remote or exclusive. Voters across the…

Borreca’s Final Column: Hawaii’s Major Politicos and the Promises They Made Borreca’s Final Column: Hawaii’s Major Politicos and the Promises They Made Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Editorial reflection on Hawaii’s political landscape and the lasting impact of promises. Accountability matters as a driver of real progress beyond headlines. Readers should track policy…

Herald-Leader Expands Kentucky Coverage with Three New Reporters Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways The Herald-Leader added three journalists to strengthen coverage of state politics, Lexington city hall, and Eastern Kentucky’s rural region. Austin R. Ramsey will cover Eastern Kentucky and environmental journalism statewide, with an investigative focus. Adrian Paul Bryant will report on…

Cantrell Rise and Fall in New Orleans Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Ground-up ascent: From Broadmoor community organizer to the city’s first female mayor, Cantrell leveraged grassroots support to win the office in 2017. Crisis leadership and backlash: COVID-19 response and Hurricane Ida aftermath boosted early praise but later fueled criticism over infrastructure…

Asad Haider and the Debate Over Identity Politics: A Leftist Critique and Legacy Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key takeaways: Identity politics vs economic justice: Haider argued that concentrating on identity can obscure the broader injustice of economic inequality under capitalism. Mistaken Identity (2018) presented a far-left critique of identity-focused approaches within mainstream left politics.…

Was Trump\’s Venezuela Strike Legal? A Data-Driven Analysis Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Table of Contents Overview Legal Authority Under Debate The Legal Arguments Reactions From Officials Historical Context and Comparisons Implications Going Forward Conclusion Overview In a data-driven turn, CNN reports that the White House initially suggested land strikes in Venezuela would require Congressional…

4 ideas we should have forgotten in Kansas politics in 2025 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key takeaways Property tax cuts were pursued aggressively, but county funding for essentials faced notable shortfalls. Gerrymander fever highlighted partisan battles in the Kansas Legislature and tested cross-party tolerance. Town hall accountability was questioned after a high-profile departure by…

\n \n Changes to Access to the Country’s National Parks Kick Off in the New Year — Higher Fees for Nonresidents \n Estimated reading time: 4 min \n \n\n Key takeaways \n \n Nonresident fees: Non-U.S. residents face a $250 annual pass, or a $100 per-visit fee for 11 popular parks. \n Scope: More than…