by Darcy Kuang | Nov 20, 2020 | University of Chicago
It has long been established that party polarization can contribute to democratic erosion. As Steven Levitsky and Deniel Ziblatt have pointed out, when extremists emerge as serious electoral contenders, it is imperative that mainstream politicians unite with their...
by Hazel Martello | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
On November 2nd, 2020, just one day prior to the United States’ general elections, President Trump established the “1776 Commission” through an executive order. The commission is tasked with ensuring the United States’ children receive a “patriotic education.” The...
by Mariana Paez | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
“As for the lack of evidence that is the mantra of all you flying monkeys. It’s like denying the Holocaust. The evidence is overwhelming and compelling, despite the framing of your question.” This statement is from an email sent from Roger Stone to CNN, in response to...
by Timmy Lee | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
On November 7th, 4 days after Election Day, Joe Biden was projected to have defeated President Donald Trump and declared to be the 46th President of the United States by all major news sources, including Fox News. The reaction to Biden’s win from Trump, his cabinet...
by Maggie Habib | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
Since the presidential election, QAnon followers have been forced to reckon with an identity crisis. “Q” failed to post for over a week after the election, and in that time questions about his legitimacy began to emerge among his followers. If the master plan was for...