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The insurrection at the capitol and Trump’s second acquittal are proof that white supremacists are the best stealth authoritarians [1]. Their attempted coup is a clear example that our political …
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The 2020 Presidential election has been unique in its placement in our history in just about every possible way. From the impeachment of the president running for reelection to a pandemic that’s …
Marginalized communities are commonly neglected when it comes to having their needs met by legislators. However, these same legislators also ask the members of these communities for their support when …
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In 2018, Barack Obama said, “We’re the only advanced democracy that deliberately discourages people from voting.” This is incredibly problematic and unfortunately incredibly true. Political scientist …
On September 18, 2020, the Supreme Court delivered shocking news: longtime liberal stalwart Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 years old. Despite democratic norms against seating a new Justice …
On Monday, the Supreme Court split four to four in a decision on whether Pennsylvania absentee ballots received up to three days after election day could be counted, allowing …
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The principle of “one man, one vote” is under threat in America. The idea that everyone is able to vote in a free and fair election is a core democratic value critical to uphold. Unfortunately, events …
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Tennesseans have been protesting against systemic racism and police brutality since June, joining other states in demanding justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, two Black Americans killed by …
