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Political Activism and the Internet
A marcher holds a sign during the Women's March on Washington the day after the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
16 Feb
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Political Activism and the Internet »

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Whether you love him or hate him, the election of Donald Trump to the presidency has stirred up a level of political activism Read more…

President (-elect) Trump’s Conflicts of Interest
A Trump bottle of water in the lobby of the Trump Tower.
30 Nov
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

President (-elect) Trump’s Conflicts of Interest »

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Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency has been unusual for many reasons. Now, the nation confronts an issue it has never faced before: 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 [...]
Wikileaks versus Hillary Clinton . . . Again
Top Clinton aide Huma Abedin walks ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Clinton's home in Washington.
2 Nov
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Wikileaks versus Hillary Clinton . . . Again »

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Last Wednesday, the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks released its most recent round of hacked emails from the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Read more…

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 the Second Presidential Debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016.
12 Oct
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Examining the Second Presidential Debate »

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump met for the second time on Sunday evening at a debate at Washington Read more…

More Problems with Voting Rights
Voters on Election Day.
13 Sep
2016
Written by David Martin

More Problems with Voting Rights »

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A consistent political theme over the last year to year-and-a-half has been several court cases focused on voting ID laws passed by states Read more…

Preparing for the First 2016 Presidential Debate
1980 file photo, President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with Republican Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan.
8 Sep
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Preparing for the First 2016 Presidential Debate »

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Dig Deeper Go to the Classroom Connection section of Election Central to use the online submission form for the Analyzing Debate worksheet. 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. [...]