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 …
Exoduses to the European Union: The Hypocrisy of the Poland-Belarus Border Crisis
Two wayward sisters, locked in a vicious dance—that is where Poland and Belarus found themselves in July of 2021, when Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threatened …
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 …
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 …
The Political Landscape of Elon Musk’s Twitter
As of October 29th, Elon Musk became the new CEO and owner of the popular social media platform Twitter. Musk has already declared multiple plans …
The Attack on Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Was Not an Isolated Event
The premeditated attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in the early morning of October 28th is worrying for political figures all across the United …