by James Lyons | Mar 1, 2021 | Northeastern University
The insurrection at the capitol and Trump’s second acquittal are proof that white supremacists are the best stealth authoritarians [1]. Their attempted coup is a clear example that our political system lacks mutual toleration – the idea that political opponents aren’t...
by John Haddock | Jan 6, 2021 | University of Denver
The 2020 Presidential election has been unique in its placement in our history in just about every possible way. From the impeachment of the president running for reelection to a pandemic that’s claimed the lives of nearly three-hundred thousand as of the end of...
by Samantha Berlus | Dec 15, 2020 | Suffolk University
Marginalized communities are commonly neglected when it comes to having their needs met by legislators. However, these same legislators also ask the members of these communities for their support when election cycles come around. Today, grassroots organizations have...
by Monica Greig | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
In 2018, Barack Obama said, “We’re the only advanced democracy that deliberately discourages people from voting.” This is incredibly problematic and unfortunately incredibly true. Political scientist Joseph Schumpeter [1] defines democracy as an arrangement decided by...
by Matthew Bonanno | Nov 18, 2020 | University of Chicago
On September 18, 2020, the Supreme Court delivered shocking news: longtime liberal stalwart Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 years old. Despite democratic norms against seating a new Justice during a Presidential election, Senate Republicans confirmed Donald...
