• From thoughts and prayers to celebrations: Charlie Kirk, the mourning after

    American podcaster and far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination rippled through the nation, eliciting reactions from each side of the political spectrum with questions brewing on freedom of speech and political violence. Author: Jadenne Radoc Cabahug Photo credit: Charlie Kirk hands out Make America Great Hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where he was shot and killed, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP) Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of conservative youth organization Turning Point USA was shot and killed during a debate style event at Utah Valley University on September 10.  Videos were…

  • US Elections #6: Episode II: The Apprentice Strikes Back »

    In this series of articles about the US elections, we cover the American general elections which have taken place on November 5 by looking into both candidates, their campaigns, platforms, and policy proposals. The results are subsequently being analyzed, as well as their impacts. Finally, conferences, speeches and other important events are being covered. In this op-ed, the author critically analyzes Donald Trump’s inauguration, the symbolics and references behind the ceremony, as well as its near future repercussions. The last episode of this series leaves us contemplating about America’s future, with repercussions far beyond its borders. Author: Nikola Stanicic “My…