I rolled up to the Ohio Statehouse wearing a suit and tie. Entering through the giant glass doors, I met other students in the same professional attire. After being corralled into a large event hall, …
Are We Losing Federal Checks in the Midst of Polarization? By Melissa Ma @ Ohio State University
I, along with hundreds of thousands of elementary school kids, habitually stood in front of the American flag and recited the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Moving into middle school, we were taught that …
How the Recent Election in Italy is a Threat to Democracy by Brittany Rose Demogenes @ University of California, Los Angeles
Concerns about democratic backsliding are especially pertinent when considering the recent Parliamentary election in Italy. Democratic backsliding is defined as a “decline in the quality of …
A State of the State not just for the State by Evelyn Kennedy @ The Ohio State University
On Tuesday, March 6th, I had the unique opportunity and privilege of attending the 2018 Ohio State of the State Address given by Governor John R. Kasich. This State of the State was …
“The Loyal Opposition in the United States” by Ethan Gruber @ The Ohio State University
He takes the stage with a youthful exuberance. By the age of 36, he has already served in the United States military, as a state representative of Missouri, as the Secretary of State of Missouri, and …
The Power of Grassroots Activism: how civilian movements contribute to both the vitality and demise of American democracy by Drew Flanagan @ Ohio State University
Grassroots movements are a dime a dozen these days. Energized by the dynamic capabilities of social media, civilian activism is proliferating throughout the modern world. It has never been easier to …