Fifty-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 MoreDevastating typhoons in the Philippines emphasize the need for President elect-Biden to take decisive action against climate change. Though long overdue, now is the time for the U.S. to acknowledge its role in natural disasters across the globe.
— Ethan Johanson
Read MoreDemocratic challenger Mark Kelly’s victory over GOP Sen. Martha McSally in Arizona was a crucial moment for this battleground state, restoring the character of democracy after her appointment by Governor Doug Ducey.
— Srishti Khemka
Read MorePresident Trump’s refusal to concede to President-elect Biden jeopardizes America’s national security in a time of crisis.
— Eva Vitanovec
Read MoreWith all five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission filled by Republicans, the upcoming runoff election on January 5th, 2021 presents an opportunity for Democrats to set the agenda on payment for essential utilities like electricity, telephone, and gas. As COVID-19 cases soar across the country, the Public Service Commission’s ability to shut off power makes their role more critical than ever.
— Takuya Amagai
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
Read MoreOnce seen as the poster child of liberal democracy, America is now a model of what not to do. On November 3rd, America has the opportunity to change this dangerous course before it is too late.
— Alannah Nathan
Read MoreEliminating trainings that tackle important issues such as systemic racism and white privilege will only serve to further segment a diverse workforce. — Lindsey Gradowski
Read MoreThe Trump-era consensus among House Republicans could be winding down amid worries of a landslide defeat and divisive intra-party conflicts.
- Andrew Morin
Read MoreVoters in Indiana’s 5th congressional district are gearing up for their first competitive House election in this millennium. In a microcosm of the nationwide political battle for the suburbs, centrist Democrat Christina Hale is set to face conservative Republican Victoria Spartz.
— Luke Henkel
Read MoreIf the outcome of the presidential election remains ambiguous past November 3, Trump will likely blame it on the inefficiency and shortcomings of vote-by-mail, deeming the process illegitimate.
— Ethan Johanson
Read MoreIf the House has to decide the next president, it currently favors the Republican Party. For Democrats to maintain a majority of the state delegations, they would have to hold as many House seats as they can in the 2020 Election. Winning at-large seats in Montana and Alaska would be key to achieving this goal.
— Takuya Amagai
Read MorePandemics are not distinguished by red or blue, but America’s response to COVID-19 has been politicized since cases began to surge in the United States. Aside from claiming over 200,000 lives, this disease may take down our democracy if we don’t change our actions.
— Alannah Nathan
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