Much of what the media addresses surrounding the Trump administration is over possible misconduct that is neither actually proven, nor serious enough to force any true backlash against them. This …
Lobbying, the NRA, and Democratic Erosion: What Would Marco Rubio Do For a Million Dollars? by Max Mapes @ Skidmore College
Two weeks ago, on February 14th, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida joined the list of schools who terrorized by gun violence. While appalling, the shooting is not surprising, …
Women against “Trumpism” by Yanebi Blanco @ Skidmore College
Undoubtedly, Donald Trump's victory constitutes a turning point in the history of the United States. What many have labeled as the "Trump effect" can have a long lasting impact in the state of …
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If Trump Is a Threat to Democracy, Is the GOP Becoming a Semi-Loyal Opposition? by Jack Galardi @ Skidmore College
Donald Trump and the Republican Party have shared a largely turbulent relationship throughout Trump’s stint in the White House and his 2016 presidential campaign. He made very few friends during the …
The “Neighborhood Conversations”: A Positive Sign for Democratic Revitalization by Kasey Powers @ The Ohio State University
On January 31, 2018, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther held the first installment of his “Neighborhood Conversations” sessions at a community center on the city’s south side. The conversations were …
Ego Ergo Uh-Oh: Trump’s Preoccupation With Victory As A Marker of Democratic Backsliding by Hannah Hoey @ Skidmore College
The presidential election of November 2016 is not an event easily forgotten, and in fact remains a searingly fresh memory in many a mind; for some, however, it cannot be fresh enough. This week, …