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Saying Goodbye to Senator John McCain
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5 Sep
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Saying Goodbye to Senator John McCain »

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When you hear the name John McCain, you might think of the man whose courage in battle Trump attacked during the 2016 presidential Read more…

Trump’s First 100 Days
President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, left, and members of his staff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
1 May
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s First 100 Days »

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This past weekend marked the close of President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Traditionally, the 100-day point is used to evaluate the Read more…

A New Administration Takes the White House
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20 Jan
2017
Written by David Martin

A New Administration Takes the White House »

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Today, Donald J. Trump officially becomes the 45th president of the United States. There are many things happening in the nation’s capital city Read more…

Electoral College Secures Trump’s Victory
California Electoral College member Benjamin Cardenas displays his ballots to television cameras after casting his votes for president and vice president at the Capitol in Sacramento on December 19, 2016.
21 Dec
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Electoral College Secures Trump’s Victory »

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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
This combination of photos shows supporters of Hillary Clinton in Tempe, Ariz., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, and supporters of Donald Trump in Baton Rouge, La., on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.
8 Nov
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

The 2016 Election: A Look Back »

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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
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during a meeting on October 24, in St. Augustine, Florida.
26 Oct
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

U.S. Elections and the Peaceful Transition of Power »

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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”
Voting machines to be used in the upcoming presidential election.
19 Oct
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Examining the “October Surprise” »

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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
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
4 Oct
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Examining Trump’s Housing Discrimination Case »

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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
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11 Aug
2016
Written by David Martin

We Believe: A Look at Political Platforms »

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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
A Green Party representative for the group Oklahomans for Ballot Access Reform, displays a petition form to launch signature drives to have their parties and candidates officially recognized in Oklahoma.
4 Aug
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

A Closer Look at Third Parties »

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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. [...]