Electoral College Secures Trump’s Victory »
On Monday, the 538 members of the Electoral College met in capital cities across the nation to vote in favor of electing Donald Read more…
The 2016 Election: A Look Back »
The 2016 presidential election season has been unprecedented in many ways. First and foremost, it marks the first time in U.S. history when a woman has been a major party’s candidate. It is also the first election to be heavily influenced by social media, and early voting has seen record-setting turnout. Below, we take a [...]
U.S. Elections and the Peaceful Transition of Power »
The third and final presidential debate took place on October 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Read more…
Examining the “October Surprise” »
With Election Day traditionally held during the first few days of November, October becomes a crucial campaigning month in the United States. The Read more…
Examining Trump’s Housing Discrimination Case »
During last week’s presidential debate, Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton referenced a 1973 federal lawsuit brought against Republican Party nominee Donald Trump and Read more…
We Believe: A Look at Political Platforms »
What Do You Think? Choose three issues that are most important to you. Look up each party’s position on those issues. Write a Read more…
A Closer Look at Third Parties »
While the history of American politics has largely been a two-party system, the concept of an “alternative option” goes back a long way. Third parties tend to be either issue-focused or centered around a particular person. A winner-take-all electoral process has kept most of these alternative political viewpoints from gaining considerable traction in any particular election. [...]
All Eyes on Iowa »
In an era when election coverage includes sarcastic Tweets, and election-cycles begin earlier and earlier because of a candidate’s FOMO, our political traditions Read more…
No More Straws: Iowa GOP Cancels Tradition »
There were once two traditional “starts” to the Republican presidential primary season, both of them taking place in Iowa. One Read more…
What’s Next for Congress? »
In the weeks leading up to the recent midterm elections, we brought you stories about the Senate races across the country where Republicans Read more…