Louisiana Politics 2025: The Biggest Stories You Probably Forgot Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways 2025 was a year of aggressive policy shifts in Louisiana, from ethics rollbacks to new abortion and voting rights battles. Higher education and public institutions saw major leadership shakeups and anti-DEI pressure driven by federal directives. Courts and regulators…

How to Fix Facebook’s “You’re Temporarily Blocked” Error Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways “You’re Temporarily Blocked” usually appears when Facebook detects unusually fast or repeated actions from your account. Common triggers include mass sending friend requests, repetitive commenting, messaging too quickly, or aggressive login attempts. The block is typically automatic and temporary, often…

Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor: What His Historic Victory Means for the City Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways Zohran Mamdani, 34, has been sworn in as New York City’s mayor, becoming the first South Asian to hold the office. The oath of office was taken in a private ceremony inside…

Family First: How a Colorado Lawmaker Navigates Politics Under Her Own Roof Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Colorado House Majority Leader Monica Duran leads a Democratic agenda at the Capitol while being outnumbered by conservatives in her own family. Her two sons and late husband have all supported Donald Trump, yet the family…

How Trump’s ‘Rot in Hell’ Post Escalated His Feud With Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Donald Trump reignited a long-running feud with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis by posting that Polis and others should “rot in hell” over the case of former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters. Tina Peters is serving a…

Fantasy Politics or Fiscal Reality? Inside Labour, the Fabians and Zack Polanski’s Wealth Tax Debate Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key takeaways The Fabian Society’s Joe Dromey argues that relying on a wealth tax on the top 0.1% is a “fantasy” that cannot alone fund UK public services. Dromey urges Labour to challenge the “twin…

The Year Politics Changed: Trump’s Turbulent 2025 in Photos Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 triggered sweeping policy shifts, from immigration crackdowns to foreign policy realignments and symbolic changes in Washington. A record-breaking 43-day government shutdown exposed deep partisan divides over spending, power, and the scope…

The Most Undersold Political Stories of 2025 — And Why They Matter for 2026 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Congress had its least productive year in modern history, while executive orders under President Donald Trump surged to FDR-level pace. The administration’s growing disregard for the courts is eroding judicial norms and the traditional…

How New York’s Growing Muslim Community Helped Elect Its First Muslim Mayor Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways New York’s Muslim population is surging, with estimates reaching up to 1 million residents and rapidly expanding communities in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Muslim and immigrant voters were central to Zohran Mamdani’s 2025…

16 Political Predictions for 2026: What Jonathan Martin Sees Coming Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Donald Trump’s third term is reshaping everything from the Supreme Court to the Federal Reserve and global conflict zones. Control of Congress in 2026 may hinge on redistricting gambits, Senate surprise races, and Trump’s primary endorsements. Democrats’ 2028 presidential field…