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 …
Populist or Not, Trump’s Stance on Immigration Gives People the Chance to Stand Up for Democracy by Jillian Seigel @ Skidmore College
The United States was founded through immigration and has continued to be a destination for many people. The issue of immigration has been a partisan issue for decades because of what political …
Recent Events Expose Trumpism as Example of the Risks of Populism by Austin Albertson @ Skidmore College
It is of little doubt that President Trump is a populist, and that “Trumpism” is simply his brand of populism. His campaign strategy and rhetoric reflected all the major signs of populist appeal: …
Impact of Russian Interference Extends Far Beyond Elections by William Weber @ The Ohio State University
Robert Mueller's investigation has captured the attention and, at least for some, hopes, of the American public. Though past investigations have weighed heavily upon the minds of many citizens, few, …
The Federal Bureau of Instigation by Joseph Glandorf @ The Ohio State University
When such a firmly established American institution of justice as the FBI falls under attack by prominent members of the “law and order” party, it should be clear to everyone that something is …
“Mark My Words: How Trump and Chavez Appeal to the Proletariat” by Kennedy Inman @ Georgia State University
Trump. A name that is synonymous with orange skin, red hats, and many opinions, especially on military parades and immigration. Chávez. A lesser known name when he began, yet became the leader of …
Trump’s Fake News Awards Are a Threat to American Democracy By Jillian Newman @ Ohio State University
Donald Trump’s recent Fake News Awards may seem like just another harmless jab by Trump to the media that he often taunts, but it is much more than that. To have a sitting president attack his own …