JD Stiegman

Idaho’s Shifting Landscape for Teacher Pay: A Closer Look In recent years, Idaho has seen some encouraging improvements in teacher pay rankings—a development that has sparked both celebration and concern among educators and policymakers alike. While state officials point to progressive investments that have boosted starting teacher pay and average salaries, the broader picture of […] More

Understanding the Pennsylvania Energy Policy Debate The Pennsylvania energy policy debate has recently taken center stage as the state’s highest court reviews the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax. This issue is not only essential from a legal and environmental perspective but has also become a heated political topic. In recent statements, Senate Majority […] More

Chief Justice Roberts and the Independent Judiciary: A Critical Look In recent months, the United States has witnessed a series of public comments from high-ranking officials questioning the role and legitimacy of the judiciary. At the center of this debate stands Chief Justice John Roberts, whose recent remarks in Buffalo have sparked renewed discussions about […] More

Trump’s Unconventional Request and Its Impact on Social Security Privacy The recent request submitted by the Trump administration to the U.S. Supreme Court has stirred considerable controversy in the realm of government efficiency and privacy protections. This appeal, which calls for access to sensitive Social Security data by a group linked to Elon Musk’s Department […] More

Opinion: The Limits of Presidential Authority in Immigration Policy The recent move by the Trump administration to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants has sparked an active debate about presidential authority and immigration policy. This opinion piece takes a closer look at the legal […] More

Examining a Pivotal Case in Disability Discrimination Law The evolving landscape of disability discrimination law is taking center stage in a memorable legal case emerging from Minnesota. At its core, this case involves the parents of a high school student, known in filings as Ava, who suffers from severe epilepsy. The family argues that the […] More

Federal Appeals Court Intervention and Its Impact on Election Integrity The recent decision by a federal appeals court to put a hold on Judge Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to overturn his narrow Supreme Court election loss has stirred a significant debate among legal experts, government watchdogs, and North Carolinians alike. This ruling, which prevents further moves […] More

Actor Vijay and the Waqf Amendment Act: A Controversial Legal Challenge The recent filing of a petition by Tamil superstar Vijay in the Supreme Court, challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, has set off a heated debate in legal and political circles. This opinion piece examines the background of the Act, the diverse viewpoints expressed […] More