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The Supreme Court's Vital Check on Executive Power: Protecting America from Military Domestication

The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago after a Georgetown law professor's brief revealed the administration had misinterpreted 'regular forces' in the statute. This vital ruling forcefully defends constitutional boundaries against executive overreach, protecting America from dangerous militarization of domestic law enforcement.

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The Precarious State of American Education: A Tale of Federal Assault and State Resilience in California

Last year was tumultuous for California K-12 schools as federal actions like funding cuts and immigration crackdowns created uncertainty, while the state pushed back and saw bright spots like surging test scores and expanded transitional kindergarten. It is profoundly troubling that the bedrock of our democracy—public education—faces such destabilizing threats from the federal government, undermining the promise of equal opportunity for millions of children.

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Justice Delayed, Justice Denied: The Epstein Files Cover-Up and the Assault on American Transparency

The Department of Justice announced discovering over one million additional Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, further delaying their legally mandated release despite bipartisan demands for transparency. This egregious delay represents an unacceptable assault on justice and a betrayal of Epstein's victims who deserve full disclosure about the powerful individuals who enabled his horrific crimes.

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The Auto Loan Interest Deduction: Political Theater Masquerading as Economic Relief

President Trump and Republican allies are promoting an auto loan interest deduction as part of their tax-cut bill that offers marginal savings to consumers while excluding used cars and leased vehicles. This political theater prioritizes optics over substance, offering minimal relief while disproportionately benefiting upper-middle-class Americans and failing to address the real affordability crisis facing working families.

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A National Tragedy: Examining the Attack on National Guard Members and Its Implications for National Security

An Afghan refugee faces federal firearm charges carrying potential death penalty for shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. This horrific attack on those sworn to protect our nation represents both a profound human tragedy and a sobering reminder of the complex security challenges facing our immigration system.

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The Assault on American Higher Education: How Political Attacks Threaten Our Universities and Research Future

The Trump administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom both reduced funding for higher education this year, with federal cuts targeting research grants and diversity programs while state cuts imposed austerity measures on public universities. These devastating attacks on academic freedom and research capabilities represent a dangerous assault on America's educational infrastructure that threatens both scientific progress and equal opportunity for all students.