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, …
Big Money Politics with the NRA: Are our children or our politician’s bank accounts more important? by Jane Huber @ Skidmore College
In the future, when I have kids, I want to drop them off at school and not worry about whether they will come home again. That is what parents are worrying about today. At elementary schools, middle …
Jennings v. Rodriguez signals frightening loss of rights by Wallace Anne Cloud @ Skidmore College
This past week was an incredible important one for the Supreme Court, particularly in the area of immigration, and concluded in a frightening loss of rights for legal immigrants. After several years …
Consequences of Trump’s Populism: The Battleground of West Virginia by Dylan Quinn @ Skidmore College
Now entering its seventh day, West Virginian teachers and school service personnel continue to be on strike in every county in their state. Fighting for higher pay, more benefits, and pro-union …
DACA Repeal and Trump’s Populist Appeal by Anne Pfeifenberger @ Skidmore College
Discussion on immigration over the past year has been largely dominated by two topics: DACA and the wall. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump took the hard line on immigration and enforced his points …
Why the “Common Good” of the Gun Control Debate Highlights America’s Democratic Flaw by Jake Hempel @ Skidmore College
Gun control has been on the hot seat of political discussion in the United States over the past decade, and with good reason. With recent events in Parkland, Florida, to the Sandy Hook tragedy in …