Vanessa Taylor

For almost a year now, President Trump and his administration have horribly mismanaged the coronavirus pandemic. With the incoming of President-elect Joe Biden, many Americans are hoping that his administration will not only provide solely needed…

After last week's insurrection at the Capitol, metal detectors were installed at certain entrances to the building, including to the House chamber. Pretty much immediately, Republican members of Congress pitched a fit about it. Now, House Speaker…

To many, the Capitol insurrection that took place last week has further proven that President Trump is unfit to remain in office. In the days since, numerous lawmakers have called upon Vice President Mike Pence to use the 25th Amendment to remove…

Last week, white supremacists stormed Capitol Hill following a "Stop the Steal" rally where President Trump delivered a rather troubling speech. While the event came at the tail-end of Trump's presidency, Democratic representatives, along with a…

Despite having two approved coronavirus vaccines in the United States, the country is far behind its vaccination schedule. Many people who hoped to receive a vaccine by summer have had their dreams dashed. However, with a new president comes a new…

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved two separate coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. Given the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation to prioritize health care workers and staff at long-term…

The hoards of white supremacists and supporters of President Trump who breached the United States Capitol on Wednesday have prompted numerous conversations. Among them are concerns over Capitol security — or lack thereof. In the aftermath of the…

On Wednesday, hoards of white supremacists and supporters of President Trump stormed the United States Capitol following Trump's horrifying speech at a "Stop the Steal" rally in Washington, D.C. During his speech, Trump promised to lead the crowd to…

The election of Joe Biden means not only will the United States have a new president, but there will also be an overall administrative shift. With most of President Trump's appointees on their way out, some are rushing to leave colleagues with final…

With Congress set to certify the Electoral College results on Wednesday, President Trump is waging his final battles in hopes of overturning the election. Given that his numerous lawsuits have failed, Trump is now pitting his hopes onto Vice…

In December, the approval of two coronavirus vaccines in the United States renewed hopes that the pandemic was almost over. With it came a deep craving to go back to the so-called "before times." For many, the only way to overcome a thing as awful…

On Jan. 6, Congress will meet for a joint session to certify the Electoral College results. Once that is done, there is really no room for Republicans to continue contesting President-elect Joe Biden's victory. But President Trump has made it clear…

With President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration right around the corner, the federal government should knee-deep in the transition. But instead of making it a smooth process, Biden says his transition team is dealing with "roadblocks" from President…

To say that 2020 has been a hellscape would be beyond an understatement. And as we're still stuck in its midst, there is no way to fully articulate all of its horrors. How do you adequately sum up a pandemic that isn't over? How do you take the…

There is a lot that can be said to define President Trump and his administration. With the end of his term approaching, Trump is rushing to perform a few final acts to cement his legacy. And this week, Trump's decision to pardon the infamous…

For many Americans, the exorbitant cost of healthcare is often cited as a reason people hesitate to go the hospital. Then there's also the fact that many people are faced with situations where they have no idea how much a simple visit could cost,…

Despite Inauguration Day being right around the corner, President Trump continues trying to fight the election results by incorrectly blaming his loss on widespread voter fraud, which didn't happen. Trump spent the months before the election…

Following the police killing of George Floyd this spring, statues of Christopher Columbus and Confederate figures became popular targets for protesters. Statues were beheaded, bathed in blood, and overall used as sites to call attention to the…

Nearly a year into the pandemic, U.S. lawmakers have only passed a single coronavirus relief package, March's $2.2 trillion CARES Act. For the past few months, Congress debated a second package, but those conversations were hampered by funding…