The recent federal shutdown didn’t just close offices and delay paychecks — it shook the foundation of millions who depend on government assistance. With SNAP benefits disrupted for over 42 million Americans, food pantries braced for impact, families scrambled, and many were reminded how fragile the “safety net” really is when politicians can’t agree on a budget. That crisis shines a harsh light on a longer, broader reality: how America’s decades‑long “War on Poverty” has shaped not only who...

So, who’s to blame for the government shutdown? That’s the question bouncing around like a dodgeball in a middle school gym. Republicans blame Democrats. Democrats blame Republicans. Everyone seems to have someone else in their crosshairs. But here’s a grown-up truth: both parties hold the keys to restart the government. And either one could do it—today—if they wanted to. But they don’t. And that’s what we really need to talk about. The facts are straightforward: Republicans in Congress have...

On September 10, 2025, America was shaken by the news that Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking to students in Utah. No matter...