Trump Bans Journalists from the White House
On Friday, Sept. 18, President Donald Trump banned national news stations CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from the White House. Reporters couldn’t access their workspaces in the White House or…
Politics
Social Media and Politics: Information Innovation or Danger to Democracy
As the 2026 midterm elections loom, social media is playing a rapidly increasing role in how people get their news and how politicians direct their campaigns. While the widespread use…
Kicking the Year Off With Freshman-Sophomore Student Council Elections
As Lake Forest Academy steps into a new school year, the halls are again filled with posters, speeches and chatter on the election. While junior and senior Student Council members…
The Subtle Downside to Progressive Taxing
In almost every aspect of American life, we celebrate the winners. From the medals we award olympians to the promotions we give to our hardest workers, our culture is built…
TSA’s New Hire: ICE Agents
On March 23, the Trump administration sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to 14 major airports in the United States. This was in order to compensate for the lack of…
Dire Straits: Iran War Fuels Anxiety at Gas Pumps
Gas prices have soared since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, alarming Americans at the pump. In late March, national prices reached $4 per gallon, while diesel…
In Review: The 2026 Illinois Primary Elections
On March 17, Voters in Illinois headed to the polls to decide which candidates would appear on the ballot in the November 2026 midterm elections. As election night wore on…
Ego Over Ethics: President Trump’s Plans For Washington DC
In the heart of the U.S. capital, a piece of the White House was demolished – and along with it, the public’s support. As blueprints for a massive new monument…
Why Were ICE Agents at the Airport?
As a prolonged federal funding standoff disrupted airport operations across the United States in early 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to assist the underfunded Transportation Security…
‘No Kings’ Protests Gain Traction Across The US
On March 28, millions of protesters took to the streets chanting the words: “No thrones. No crowns. No kings.” No Kings – a nationwide protest movement – aims to oppose…