Government
May 27, 2026
Tear Gas Has No Federal Oversight: What This Means for Public Safety
A yellow plume erupts as clicks and explosions echo amongst the Seattle streets. People in face masks, with beanies and hoods, walk away from the tear gas wiping their eyes and coughing. In cities across the country, law enforcement agents are using the chemical agent tear gas in efforts to rein in protestors.
May 7, 2026
Is DART worth it? University Park Holds Special Election to Decide
University Park, a city within Dallas, Texas, held a special election asking residents whether to keep paying into DART and receiving its transit services
March 31, 2026
Long Island on Alert for Possible Cyberattacks
As the war with Iran continues, threats of a possible cyberattack keep facilities in Long Island on high alert.
February 20, 2026
Too Many Warehouses: Industrial Expansion Meets Community Resistance in a California Town
Perris residents are pushing back against the proliferation of warehouses as city leaders impose a 10‑month hiatus on new industrial development. "How is it possible that a park is boxed by shipping containers?" asked one resident.
December 16, 2025
Still Reeling from Months of Raids in D.C., Immigrant Communities Face Another Federal Surge
As armed patrols of federal agents receded in D.C., residents began adapting to a more ominous reality—one characterized by masked figures in unmarked cars, and a deep uncertainty over what comes next.