In April of 2024, the U.S. Navy published a report detailing the delays for many of their cutting-edge warships currently in the planning or production phase. Nearly all were delayed between one and three years, even among projects that carry the highest priority. The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine is considered key to maintaining America’s nuclear […]

For the Boys,Not quite Men—not really,   All those who cheered in thunderous Applause,(They did not see me, nor did they care); I heard you, Mere buildings away. I will remember you, and I will look for you in every face, in every eye.Are you a friend of mine? A parent? A professor?  Who is it […]

The year 2024 has been marked by unprecedented events in U.S. history, including the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the lingering consequences of the January 6th attack, and President Joe Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the race. Yet, amidst these drastic events, one element has remained unchanged in every American election for the past […]

Waiting for the right moment may lose you the only moment. Although this election was not meant for Black women, we chose to make it ours. It was a 92-day campaign of dreams, action, and taking the future into our own hands. Black women, heralded as the backbone of the Democratic Party, have embodied this […]

The door opened to a short man, wearing a faded Harvard shirt, tucked in, pants rolled up. Papers and boxes were strewn on the staircase behind him and a few tattered books were tucked under his arm. “Hi sir, how are you today? My name is Julius. I’m out here knockin’ doors for the John […]

Saying Harris ran a good campaign or that she did her best given the circumstances is reductive, and angrily blaming our fellow Americans for this loss instead of motivated by this failure is futile. Before dismissing this as an ex-post attack on a historic candidate, or writing me off for scrambling to excuse the gross […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 election, which surprised many in what was expected to be a close race, has understandably prompted the Democratic Party to conduct a comprehensive autopsy of the Harris campaign. Politicians, pundits, pollsters, and media commentators have all reached several conclusions. Yes, the Democrats ran a campaign that pandered […]

“If you vote for them… you are simply uneducated” Following the election, I watched as this phrase swarmed discussions about the results. Once spoken, it brought all conversations to an immediate halt. After all, there is no need for debate when you decide you have already won. This accusation serves as a ‘get out of […]

Black women stand at the heart of this nation’s democracy. In every election, we mobilize, organize, and vote — fueling victories for candidates and policies that promise progress. Despite this, our loyalty is rarely met with policies that reflect our needs or the acknowledgment we deserve. In the 2024 election, Black women again showcased our […]

Solar panels and wind farms are different from the typical natural gas power plant for many reasons, but their ability to sell the same electricity twice is an incredible hidden talent. Unlike the fossil fuel power plant, renewable energy generators do not emit greenhouse gasses or harmful pollutants once operational. The intangible environmental benefit of […]