Politics and Policy

Latin America’s History: From Postcolonialism to Revolution and Migration

In Latin America as elsewhere, the close of World War II was accompanied by expectations of steady economic development and democratic consolidation. However, these expectations were only partly fulfilled. Economies in Latin America grew,...

On This Day in History: December 22, Four People Shot by New York Subway Vigilante – TribDem.com

On December 22, 1984, a tragic incident occurred in the New York City subway system that shocked the nation. Four young men were shot by a vigilante named Bernhard Goetz, who claimed he acted...

Breaking Down Qualified Immunity: What You Need to Know

The movement to increase accountability for police officers who use excessive force may have seen its most significant setback yet with the second election of Donald Trump as president. Trump has promised the nation’s police...

African Americans Have Revolutionized American Cities and Society

In his new book, “Building the Black City: The Transformation of American Life,” Joe Trotter Jr., Ph.D., sheds light on the often overlooked role of Black Americans in shaping the urban landscape of the...

Vernon County man taken into custody following multiple phone calls to Sheriff’s Office | Crime and Court Proceedings

A Vernon County man was recently arrested after making multiple telephone calls to the Sheriff’s Office, causing a disturbance and prompting law enforcement to take action. The incident, which took place in the small...

Transition 2025: The Threat of Another Government Shutdown

The looming threat of a government shutdown in the United States has captured the attention of the nation as the clock ticks towards midnight. This potential shutdown, coming in the final weeks of Joe...

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