Last week, EU leaders approved Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan, the President of Taiwan resigned from leading her party, and an American missionary was killed by the Sentinelese after circumventing Indian military patrols to visit the island inhabited by the tribe.
Read More“This deal that President Trump worked out with Kim Jong-un appears to be just another washed-out attempt in a long history of failed nuclear pacts with North Korea.”
Read More“Politicians will genuinely have to learn how to use social media in order to run successful campaigns - the days of well-curated teams of interns may be behind us.”
Read More“To know exactly the ways in which my home shaped my life would take some of the magic out of it; it would erode some of that intangible quality that makes it home.”
Read MorePelosi is in a strong position to cement the Democratic advantage. She has proven her ability to deliver legislation and money to the party time and time again. While she may appear older and unlike the coming wave of younger, more diverse Democratic representatives, she is still the most qualified and capable person to lead their caucus.
Read MoreNow that the midterms are over, Democrats have their sights set on 2020. Veteran leaders within the party are debating the best strategies to ensure the victories seen earlier this month, like the flipping of the House, continue on in the next major election. The Democratic Party’s best option is to create a balance between both, having the 2020 Democratic nominee running as a pragmatic progressive.
Read MoreIn the midst of die-hard Trump country, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin won a surprising victory over his Republican Patrick Morissey. Aided by his incumbency advantage and a strategic vote on Brett Kavanaugh, Manchin will hold his seat for another term.
“With the midterm elections now giving Democrats control of the House and Republicans an expanded majority in the Senate, it is safe to assume that gridlock in Washington is about to get even worse.”
Read More“It is predicted that by the year 2040, 30 percent of the Senate will represent two-thirds of the United States population. The lack of fairness and democratic functionality in this arm of government raises the question: why do we need the Senate?”
Read More“On November 7th, just one day after the midterm elections, Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the request of President Trump. Matthew Whitaker, who had been Sessions’ chief of staff, was selected by Trump to assume the role of Acting Attorney General. To say that the decision was unpopular would be an understatement.”
Read More“Now, the United States government must listen to its own veterans, along with those impacted by Agent Orange on a global scale, to provide restitution for the suffering it caused, and to move forward as a force for good in the world.”
Read More“Beto’s loss on Tuesday was a win for his state and for the country. His future as a leader and advocate is bright, and another Senate race or even a presidential contest could be on his horizon.”
Read More“McBath’s life story is incredibly unique — and it’s not easy to find candidates with deeply personal life stories who are willing to open up about their lives and accept criticism in the wake of tragedy.”
Read More“While the repercussions associated with the most drastic of economic downturns are often too ominous to grasp, the government would do well to accept that it is merely a part of the business cycle.”
Read More“Last Tuesday, voters signaled that the people of Chapel Hill do care about the families and children suffering from insecure housing and homelessness. This outcome gives us hope that in the future more students statewide with insecure housing might be privy to more resources if and when similar political attitudes are expressed and political actions are taken.”
Read MoreLast week across the world saw deadly floods in Italy, Ethiopia appointing its first female President, and electricity returns to residents of the Gaza Strip.
Read More“Climate politics, as an existential turning point for the earth, may just as well be an existential turning point for “the normal way of things” in international relations.”
Read More“Trump’s comments have called into question NATO’s credibility, however, and have damaged US relations with other allies as well. Now, because of the President’s actions, NATO may no longer be able enforce the ‘New World Order.’”
Read More“We are seeing an even higher number of women running for public office in today’s midterm elections. In fact, scholars and pundits alike have suggested that we could be experiencing yet another “Year of the Woman.”
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