Will Donald Trump’s old strategy of name-calling be enough to rewrite the rules again? By: Sophia Stafford In 2016, Donald Trump’s outlandish nicknames and rhetoric catapulted him from an unserious candidate to the President of the United States. His provocative demeanor and inflammatory phrases seized the attention of the national media. Whether voters were amazed […]
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Sparking Youth Voter Engagement
Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris By: Sally Hoagland Pop icon Taylor Swift has made sparks fly after endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, creating conversations across the entertainment and political industries. Taylor Swift is no stranger when it comes to expressing her political views, using her social media platforms not only promotes her music but […]
The First Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Implications on Political Unity
Donald Trump calls for unity among supporters with a public plea of don’t let ‘evil win’. Mere days before July 11, 2024, a twenty-year-old searched the web for the locations of the Democratic National Convention, as well as nearby Trump Rallies. The man in question, Thomas Crooks, would be later killed after attempting to shoot […]
The Presidential Candidates Face Off
Harris provokes Trump again, and again, and again. By: Meredith Richardson A mere two months ago, Joe Biden exited the stage of the presidential debate after a feeble performance, lending credence to right-wing accusations of his incompetence and taking the Democrats’ hopes along with him. During the September 10th debate, however, it was Kamala Harris […]
A Shock to the German Left
The Alternative for Germany party’s success in the most recent German state elections By: Matthew Walsh On September 1, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won a state election in the eastern state of Thuringia, Germany, marking the first state-level victory for a far-right party since the Nazis during the Second World War. The AfD […]
Biden Drops Out
How this could be advantageous for the Democratic Party By: Matthew Ding On July 21st, 2024, Joe Biden made the decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Biden dropping out could potentially be a major advantage for the democratic party, laying the foundations for a new candidate who resonates more with younger voters […]
Harris’ Ability to Communicate
Kamala Harris’s communication to youth voters By: Katy Varadi Amid a tense presidential election, Kamala Harris has been developing a unique campaign that utilizes social media to communicate with young voters. After only a few months of being in the running, Harris has already made a name for herself. Current polls project that 46% of […]
Justin Trudeau and the 2025 Election
When does a man come before a party? By: Gordon Miller Following a series of losses in by-elections, the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) has to consider new leadership. The prime minister, Justin Trudeau, remains in power, passing a second confidence vote in early October; yet, the party’s coalition government has been on the verge […]
Two Attempts in Two Months
Trump withstands second assassination attempt while golfing By: Conrad Straight Nissen Trump supporters are furious after another attempt on Trump’s life. It is as if the first attempt occurred again, but this time, the shooter was not able to fire a bullet. As a result of these events, both attempts will most certainly come up […]
Robert Kennedy Junior’s Presidential Campaign
By: Andreu Beltran Robert Kennedy Jr. was a candidate in the 2024 Presidential election before dropping out in August. While on paper his pro-choice, anti-proxy war, and pro-small business beliefs seemingly should appeal to Democratic voters, Kennedy’s campaign suffered from a lack of funding and support from the Democratic Party immediately before he dropped out. […]