Last Thursday, February 16, former Trump administration United Nations Ambassador Nikki Hayley announced her first Presidential bid. The former South Carolina Governor is likely to …
The End of the Iowa Caucuses As We Know Them
Many Southern states, traditionally Republican strongholds, have recently shifted to be battleground states. North Carolina and Georgia are now swing states, after both voted Republican …
America: Abandoning Traditions or Creating New Ones
Precedent plays a significant role in how this country is conducted and how we continue to move forward, influenced by the decisions made before. Historically, …
The Effects of Language on a Political Landscape
Language is a key component of how humans communicate and express their opinions. It is inexplicably intertwined with how we built our society and how …
The Fall—and Apparent Rise—of Unions in the United States
Union membership in the United States peaked in the 1950s, when one out of every three non-farm workers was a part of a labor union. …
Two Party Systems, Duverger’s Law and Political Polarization
It is rare to see third-party representatives in office. Bernie Sanders is a rare success story, as he is the longest serving independent member of …
The Past, Present, and Future of Ballot Initiatives
In the midterm elections last week, five ballot initiatives were introduced regarding abortion. Ballot initiatives—also called ballot measures, voter initiatives, or propositions—allow the citizens of …
Edward Snowden: His Recent Whereabouts upon Finally Receiving His Citizenship
Former CIA and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden finally obtained his long-desired Russian citizenship last month. Originally, Snowden fled to Hong Kong upon leaking crucial information …
Expectation versus Reality: Examining the Polls and Models’ Performance in the 2022 Election
The dust is settling on the 2022 elections, with many races yet uncalled as mail-in, provisional, and military ballots are still counting. Nevertheless, the major …