In late January, sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift went viral on X. The images, likely made on Microsoft Designer, prompted X to suspend the ability to search Swift’s name on the app temporarily
— Catherine Hughes
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Democratic Rep. Jeff Jackson has gone viral on TikTok for his fireside-like chats that give viewers a simple explanation of political happenings in the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, he is being gerrymandered out of North Carolina’s 14th district. Now, he plans to run for Attorney General.
— Christiana Tucholski
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As young jobseekers graduate from college and enter the workforce, they face a daunting challenge: finding affordable housing in a tight rental market. With increases in housing prices outpacing wage growth, many of the lowest-earners in our society fear being left on the street.
— Kenneth Jackson
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The presence of automation has increased exponentially in the United States in regards to jobs, experiments, etc. Is there no solution? Is AI fated to overrun humanity, creating widespread economic misery?
— Antonin Grosclaude-Evans
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Almost nine months after Kevin McCarthy was narrowly elected as Speaker of the House, eight GOP members and the entirety of the Democratic Party ousted him from the speakership.
— Alessia Coluccio
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As America closes in on the 2024 election cycle, there is an important political development that the nation should keep in mind: we are witnessing the Republican party’s ideological shift toward extremism. The shift is not a result of changing attitudes toward policy stances, but is a reaction to the adoption of strong identity politics.
— Emily Beaman
Turning back on campaign promises, the Biden administration announced plans to continue construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall on Oct. 4, 2023. The move has elicited criticism from immigrant rights groups and environmental activists across the country, who consider the move a betrayal from the administration.
— Ophelia Bentley
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With Biden’s election promises on ending fossil fuel and focusing on climate change, many communities feel he has fallen short of such goals. The approval of the Willow Project and failure to receive the invitation required for the recent UN Climate Ambition Summit will affect voters. Simply put, a viable 2024 Joe Biden re-election campaign requires the very votes that are currently being alienated by an administration in bed with the fossil fuel industry.
— Liv Schroeder
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The most recent Republican presidential debate could not help but stir up conversation about the party’s policy changes over the years. In response to the question regarding Reagan’s amnesty policy for illegal immigrants, many candidates struggled to balance the party’s unceasing admiration for Reagan with a strong “moral” stance on immigration.
— Catherine Hughes
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Rising Republican candidate Nikki Haley is gaining popularity with youth voters across the country, and some Georgetown University students are even supporting her. Following the GOP debate Aug. 23, 2023, she was rated the highest of all other contenders. Haley’s status as the most tolerant Republican candidate may be the secret to her success.
— Ana Tucholski
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On Sept. 26, President Biden addressed UAW strikers outside of a Michigan GM facility, making him the first U.S. president to visit a picket line. Unions, such as the UAW, tend to back Democratic candidates. However, the UAW has yet to endorse Biden in the 2024 presidential race. Furthermore, blue collar workers, who make up the bulk of the strikers, have increasingly voted Republican.
— Zoe Sommer
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On Tuesday afternoon, former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from his leadership position after a vote that marked an inglorious first in the House of Representatives’ 234-year history. Naturally, the focus has turned squarely to his possible successors. Late Tuesday, Rep. Troy Nehls announced that he would nominate former President Donald Trump as the next Speaker, an unheralded combination in an unprecedented situation. Could it happen?
— Stephen Blinder
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According to a recent NBC News poll, nearly 15% of registered voters would support a third-party candidate next year over President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. The allure of third-party presidential candidates is a familiar tale. The problem? Their potential is a captivating and catastrophic illusion – it was in 1992 and even more so in 2000. In 2024, it would be the most tragic yet.
— Stephen Blinder
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On February 18, 2023, President Jimmy Carter announced his intention to formally retire from public life and enter hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia. Among the longest-living former heads of state, the 98-year-old’s decades of service are a testament to a life well-lived. A soldier, peanut farmer, politician, and humanitarian, Carter wore many hats and made his mark on the world in more ways than one.
— Zachary Fotiadis
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We do not need Ron DeSantis to run our country like he runs the Florida education system. DeSantis is basing his case to be president on his ability to stoke the fear and anger of the Republican base. Rather than elevate the national discourse, he has chosen to cater to the worst instincts in our society.
— Sam Smulyan
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The bottom line is that it is imperative for publications to be mindful when covering candidates with disabilities. While fairly analyzing the potential impact of their performances through interviews with voters is acceptable, the side effects of their disabilities should not be used as a reason to question their ability to serve their constituents.
— Sneha Puri
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When New York passed its landmark climate legislation in 2019, environmental groups celebrated the clean energy revolution that would come and private companies drew up grand plans for investments in solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources.
— Asher Maxwell
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Monday, November 28 marked the beginning of this year's final Supreme Court session. Nine cases are being heard, with issues ranging from district court immigration authority, first amendment rights, and election regulation.
— Meriam Ahmad
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Dr. Oz. Stacey Abrams. Tim Ryan. Lee Zeldin. If you had to take a bet today, you’d probably guess that those four individuals won’t win their races in the upcoming midterm elections.
— Noah Vinogradov
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Staff writer Asher Maxwell created his own election forecast for the upcoming 2022 U.S. midterm elections. On November 8, 2022, millions of Americans will be voting, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for grabs.
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