Maya Parthasarathy

Do you wish President Donald Trump would make vastly different policy decisions than the ones he's making right now? Well, then you're in luck. This Friday, witches will be casting a spell on Trump. According to the mass spell’s Facebook page, the…

President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday rescinded federal guidelines that protected transgender students from discrimination by allowing them to use the bathroom of their choice. Allies of the transgender community, however, weren't…

President Donald Trump’s administration rescinded federal guidelines designed to protect transgender students on Feb. 22, a decision which pretty much instantly sparked protests. Sen. Bernie Sanders responded to Trump's anti-trans bathroom policy,…

Remember when states like Alaska and California legalized the use of recreational marijuana? Well, President Donald Trump’s administration could reportedly try to cut down on that. On Feb. 23, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said federal…

You may know her as the Notorious R.B.G., a Supreme Court justice famous for her sharp tongue and wit. Today, Ruth Bader Ginsburg has an important message for America. As a judge, Ginsburg rarely speaks out on current events — but as of late, she's…

President Donald Trump’s administration decided to remove federal guidelines allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice; this decision was immediately followed by protests directly outside of the White House. If you want to…

The Democratic Party is looking for its next leader, and what better way to select one than through a debate? The Democratic National Committee chair debate at George Washington University included seven debaters; but who are the DNC chair…

President Donald Trump has overturned the previous administration's protections for transgender students, namely federal guidelines that gave transgender students the right to use the restroom of their choice. In the wake of Trump's decision, the…

President Donald Trump has overturned the previous administration’s protections for transgender students, which include requiring schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms of their choice. Despite this, the state of New York is already…

If you missed watching President Donald Trump's 75-minute press conference, or if you saw it but need some clarification, never fear. You have options: the transcript of Trump's press conference is available, and there's a lot to unpack, especially…

President Donald Trump's solo press conference on Thursday inspired conversation on many controversial topics. But possibly the most disturbing part of Trump's press conference was his treatment of race — and his linking of a black reporter, based…

President Donald Trump held a 75-minute press conference on Thursday where he (predictably) disparaged media and the "fake news." But the president might have miscalculated; the media outlets Trump dissed at the press conference may actually be more…

If you thought President Donald Trump calling CNN "very fake news" at his Thursday press conference would be as far as he would take things, you thought wrong. Following the conference, the Trump Make America Great Again Committee sent out a survey…

The Women's March on Washington has a follow-up: "A Day Without A Woman," a general strike on March 8, also known as International Women's Day. But do strikes work? The Women's March organizers will have to weigh the potential setbacks and definite…

The organizers of the Women's March on Washington made it clear that rather than a one-time event, the March was just the start of a movement. But what is the next step? Well, there's good news —you can find a "Hear Our Voice" event near you. The…

President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration aren't surprising given his campaign promises — but that doesn't mean America's immigrants are just going to let them happen without a fight. Feb. 13 was a "Day Without Latinos" in Milwaukee,…

In the wake of President Donald Trump's recently-frozen travel ban, many people are concerned about their privacy rights. It's normal for luggage to be examined following international travel, but can border agents search your phone? You've probably…

President Donald Trump's national security adviser may have resigned on Feb. 13, but this former secretary of state had the grace to wait a few minutes into the next day before throwing the ultimate shade at him. Hillary Clinton's reaction to…

President Donald Trump's national security adviser resigned Monday night after holding the position for less than a month as allegations mounted over his discussions with the Russian ambassador to the United States. To get his take on what happened,…