Wasting no time, President Biden’s decision to reenter the Paris Agreement in his first hours in office marks the country’s initial steps toward reasserting its international environmental leadership. Yet, environmental reforms have become increasingly steeped in partisanship. One of the most monumental influences is visible to us daily: the rise of social media and the transformation of the U.S. news.
— Christina Luke
Read MoreBiden voters want more than a return to normalcy: they demand systematic change. The president’s first day in office is promising, but he must continue to prove himself capable of healing a broken nation.
— Himaja Reddy
Read MorePresident Joe Biden's inauguration filled Washington with hope and new energy to take on the many challenges we face. For the first time in four years, Americans let out a collective breath as the new president was sworn in.
— Betsy Ratliffe
Read MoreA devout Catholic man who used to frequent Georgetown’s own Dahlgren Chapel as Vice President, Joe Biden will be a president who reminds us how to love rather than hate, unifying the country by using faith for good.
— Channing Lee
Read MoreThe attack on the U.S. Capitol is President Trump’s legacy, defined by a hate that threatens all Americans. As Congress decides how to hold the president accountable, America’s identity and credibility hangs in the balance.
— Alannah Nathan
Read MoreImpeaching President Trump sends the message that the president is not above the law, preventing future leaders from attempting to use violence to seize power. With less than ten days left in office, Congress must act quickly to protect democracy and seal the fate of President Trump.
— Takuya Amagai
Read MoreFour years of undermining America’s institutions, spewing misinformation from the highest office and condoning white supremacy culminated in a failed attack intended to destroy our fragile democracy. As we move forward from these dark days, we must commit ourselves to make our actions reflect our values.
— Carly Kabot
Read MoreIn an unprecedented attack on democracy, a violent mob of Trump supporters breached the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn one of the most secure elections in American history. This attempted coup is the culmination of hate and dishonesty fomented by President Trump.
— Srishti Khemka
Read MoreOnce honorable legacies have been tarnished by corruption, scandal, and the peddling of vile policies that will harm our nation for years to come. — Lindsey Gradowski
Read MoreFamilies struggling to make ends meet this Christmas season reveal the true state of the US economy. Without action on COVID-19 relief, Congress is keeping millions of Americans in a desperate limbo.
— Eva Vitanovec
Read MoreFifty-five percent of White Women in the United States voted for President Donald Trump, and 45% voted for President-Elect Biden. How could I have encouraged my counterparts to do the right thing, seek decency, and vote for the ticket dedicated to human rights?
— Emma Sunkin
Georgia’s two US Senate runoff elections will decide control of the US Senate and the fate of Biden’s agenda for the next four years.
— Wes MacKinnon
Read MorePresident Trump’s refusal to concede to President-elect Biden jeopardizes America’s national security in a time of crisis.
— Eva Vitanovec
Read MoreThe last four years — particularly the last seven months amongst a pandemic and an economic crisis — have taught us that Donald Trump’s support cannot be summed up within a single narrative or reason. — Alannah Nathan
Read MorePutting this incredibly limiting jurisprudential philosophy at the forefront of the Court’s decision-making is narrow-sighted and dangerous, and could have far-reaching implications on American law. — Lindsey Gradowski
Read MoreAs voters came out in record numbers to make their voices heard, poll workers across the country worked diligently to ensure every ballot was counted. With as razor-thin margins as ever in multiple states, poll workers are the unsung heroes of this election for their dedication to public service.
— Luke Henkel
Read MoreAs results begin to pour in, it feels like the future of American democracy is hanging by a thin thread. More than ever, the country must start to work through the issues that brought us here, regardless of who wins the presidency.
— Carly Kabot
Read MoreThe Supreme Court confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett emphasizes the structural problems within the confirmation process itself. Though the Democrats have been fighting a losing battle, a Biden victory could provide an opportunity for reform.
— Eva Vitanovec
Read MoreAs the court gears up for the upcoming cases and Trump's third appointee, the Supreme Court's legitimacy and independence will hang in the balance. — Ranjani Rajendran
Read MoreElection coverage is dominated by the top of the ticket, but the results of this week’s down ballot races could determine partisan control across the country for the next ten years.
— Andrew Morin
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