Nathan Wellman 
Anika Bobeck 
Stan Refermat 
Lara Ejzak 
Loren King 
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…
Effects of Climate Change in Latin America
Crystal Larios Climate change and its effects have been felt across the globe, with rising sea levels, increasingly devastating natural…
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,…
What is a Dirty Bomb?
Madeline Green It’s no secret that Russia and Ukraine are entangled in quite the hostile war, but how has this…
Edward Snowden: His Recent Whereabouts upon Finally Receiving His Citizenship
Antoni Zlatanovski Former CIA and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden finally obtained his long-desired Russian citizenship last month. Originally, Snowden fled…
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…