America: Abandoning Traditions or Creating New Ones
Shirley Omari-Kwarteng Precedent plays a significant role in how this country is conducted and how we continue to move forward,…
Society
The Effects of Language on a Political Landscape
Claire Krieger Language is a key component of how humans communicate and express their opinions. It is inexplicably intertwined with…
The Fall—and Apparent Rise—of Unions in the United States
Eleanor Smith Union membership in the United States peaked in the 1950s, when one out of every three non-farm workers…
Two Party Systems, Duverger’s Law and Political Polarization
Shelby Alexis Blevins It is rare to see third-party representatives in office. Bernie Sanders is a rare success story, as he…
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,…
Expectation versus Reality: Examining the Polls and Models’ Performance in the 2022 Election
Daniel Melia The dust is settling on the 2022 elections, with many races yet uncalled as mail-in, provisional, and military…
The Political Landscape of Elon Musk’s Twitter
Teagan Angell As of October 29th, Elon Musk became the new CEO and owner of the popular social media platform…
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…
U.S. Impact on Salvadoran Gangs
Crystal Larios There are many notorious people who accuse Salvadoran migrants of trying to take advantage of the United States,…