Category: Politics

  • Democrats Have Moved Further Left on Illegal Immigration

    In the 1990s and 2000s, many prominent Democrats have moved from emphasizing strong borders, penalties for unlawful entry, and deportations for illegal immigrants. That position has shifted to prioritizing protections, public benefits and even obstruction with federal immigration authorities. That shift did not happen overnight. It unfolded through a series of political moments: bipartisan border-security…

  • Democrat Officials Supported Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP)

    In the summer of 2020, amidst nationwide protests against purported police brutality and systemic racism following the death of George Floyd, a unique and controversial experiment unfolded in Seattle, Washington. The Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP), initially known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), represented an attempt to create a “police-free” zone. Spanning several…

  • Oakland Mayor Warned Residents About ICE Raids – Libby Schaaf Sparks National Controversy

    In February 2018, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf drew national attention and widespread debate after publicly warning her community about an impending U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. Her announcement, made in her interest of protecting illegal immigrant families, was hailed by some as a bold act of advocacy and condemned by others, including federal…

  • The IRS Targeted Conservative Groups with Unfair Tax Exemptions

    In 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) faced widespread criticism after revelations that it had unfairly targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. An audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) uncovered that the IRS used politically biased criteria to flag organizations for additional scrutiny.