Earlier this month, the College Democrats held a Progressive in Politics discussion, which involved local leaders in the Democratic Party. It was your basic liberal discussion, in which panel members …
How Racism Has Eroded Democracy for Minorities by LaDaisha Claybrook @ University of Memphis
On March 18, 2018, Stephon Clark, a 21-year-old, unarmed, black man was shot and killed by local police in his own backyard. His death sentence was the result of holding a phone that strangely …
Trump, Impeachment, and the Relevance of Political Parties By Chase Dunn @ American University
There has been much talk about impeaching President Trump. Some in the Democratic Party are calling for impeachment, others are cautioning against using impeachment as a political weapon. The …
The Necessity of Immigration Reform for the Modern U.S. Democracy by Wesley Brock @ University of Memphis
Imagine if you would waking up like you have every day for the past thirty years going to your place of work only to be arrested, along with all your co-workers. This was the nightmarish scene at the …
Memphis’ City Council Votes to Remove Public “Satanic” Artwork by Chelsea Bartley @ University of Memphis
Recent additions to the Paint Memphis project, murals depicting “satanic demons” and “cursed images” were painted throughout the city by local artists. Although technically adhering to the guidelines …
The Progress of Voting Rights Since the Passing of Dr. King by Erica Garcia @University of Memphis
The MLK50 Symposium was a two-day symposium commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s passing. It consisted of an interesting variety of individuals all inquiring into Martin Luther King’s …