What is the Department of Government Efficiency?
President-Elect Donald Trump recently began announcing his presidential cabinet nominations, tapping Congresspeople, former Republican presidential nominees, and close allies. As the leader of the executive branch, the President must appoint about 4,000 officials, including the members of his cabinet, who serve as heads of executive departments. Some cabinet positions, including UN Ambassador, require confirmation by […]
How News Organizations “Call” the Presidential Election
Tuesday, November 5th marks Election Day in the United States. As millions of voters cast their ballots, news organizations carefully analyze incoming voting data to determine the winner in several races, including the presidency. But even though news organizations such as the Associated Press can “call” a presidential election, their projections do not constitute official […]
Protecting Our Democracy Act: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Background The Protecting Our Democracy Act (PODA) is a bill under consideration in Congress that aims to protect the integrity of the democratic process. The bill was originally passed in the House in 2021. It was received in the Senate in late 2021, where it failed to pass due to the use of a filibuster. […]
Immigration Policies: Where Each Presidential Candidate Stands
As the upcoming election draws near, immigration remains a top issue of concern amongst voters. According to Pew Research, 61% of registered voters say immigration is a “very important” issue when considering their vote. Many presidential candidates have centered immigration reform in their platforms, addressing everything from the border wall to administrative reforms in immigration […]
Podcasting for the Presidency: Candidate Interview Recaps
As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue on the campaign trail, both presidential candidates have attempted to reach new audiences of potential voters. In recent months, both candidates have tapped into the expanding podcast industry, appearing on popular shows to speak on political issues and encourage the expanding base of podcast listeners to vote. Recap: […]
A Guide to Candidate Positions: Abortion Rights in the 2024 Election
Abortion, defined as a medical intervention to end a pregnancy, has remained a contentious issue in American politics and the judicial system for decades. The right to an abortion was first granted in the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment right to personal privacy” included the right to […]
Candidate Positions on Abortion Policy
Abortion, defined as a medical intervention to end a pregnancy, has remained a contentious issue in American politics and the judicial system for decades. The right to an abortion was first granted in the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment right to personal privacy” included the right to […]
Showdown in New York: Tim Walz and JD Vance Face Off in a High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate
Tuesday, October 1st marked the first and only Vice Presidental debate between Democratic candidate Governor Tim Walz and Republican candidate Senator JD Vance. Hosted by CBS, the debate took place a the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. Like the Presidential debate, this debate had no audience. Additionally, candidates were not allowed to bring […]
Trump vs Harris: Unbiased Coverage of the Second Presidential Debate 2024
Tuesday, September 10th, marked the second presidential debate but the first match-up between the Republican nominee: former President Donald Trump and the Democrat nominee: current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Originally scheduled to be between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Harris took Biden’s place in the debate after he ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris in […]
A Guide to the DNC: Day 4
The fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention featured the theme “For the Future,” encapsulating the forward-looking message that has defined the event. While the night included appearances by high-profile celebrities, Democratic officials, and party elites, the spotlight was firmly on Kamala Harris as she officially accepted the Democratic nomination for President of […]