How SCOTUS’s decision in Nebraska v. Biden striking down the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness is legally illogical and an affront to America’s students, middle, and working classes. By: Ian L. Courts¹ Today, the Supreme Court of the United States just struck down the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan…

An op-ed highlighting how the debate surrounding the Texas “heartbeat bill” is not about abortion but one’s right to privacy and self-autonomy. By: Ian L. Courts¹ On May 19, 2021, Texas passed a “heartbeat bill” that bans abortion after six weeks. In the night hours of September 2, 2021, the…

An op-ed highlighting how the Supreme Court of the United States has incrementally cut the provisions of the Votings Rights Act and what we can do now to protect voting rights. By: Ian L. Courts, Esq.¹ “Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming rather than being…

This discussion briefly examines the current conflict within the Federal Republic of Ethiopia between federal forces and the Amhara regional forces. By: Ian L. Courts¹ Ethiopia is once again embroiled in another internal civil conflict, this time between the Ethiopian Federal governmental forces and the Amhara region’s militia (FANO). The…

James Brown and Tina Turner showcased the vibrant culture and heritage of the American Black South throughout their successful careers in entertainment. An Opinion Piece. By: Ian L. Courts Two figures who are closely associated with Black American music during the 20th Century are James Brown, also known as the…

A brief description of the conflict in Sudan, and the need for international accountability. By: Ian L. Courts¹ Sudan is in the midst of military conflict, and on the brink, if not already of civil war. Two warring factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are…

How the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Moore v. Harper and the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Harper v. Hall avoided a battle between judicial interpretations of voting rights law — Voting Rights are again at the center of partisan debate — which in a representational republic is not bad. We should debate concerning voting access and rights; however, who may vote, where they may vote, when they may vote, and how they may vote are critical issues to the health…

A brief comparison of the executive roles, policy impact, and public perceptions of Black Americans concerning Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Condoleezza Rice. By: Ian L. Courts¹ Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Vice President Harris quite obviously for anyone remotely aware of American politics, share little in…

A brief discussion concerning the I.C.J.’s first round of oral arguments in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict and the legal proceedings thus far in the case. By: Ian L. Courts¹ Today, the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations, heard the first round of oral arguments in the…