Trump Selects J.D. Vance as 2024 Running Mate
After what may be the best-kept secret in modern presidential politics, Donald Trump has finally chosen J.D. Vance, the senator from Ohio, to be his running mate in the 2024 election. J.D. Vance was born in Middletown, Ohio, to a working-class family. Raised mostly by his maternal grandparents due to his parent’s divorce and his […]
A Guide to the Republican National Convention: Day 1
In the wake of the assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump this past Saturday, the Republican National Convention is underway. Taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the main event on the agenda for the convention’s first day is officially nominating Donald Trump as the Republican presidential candidate. Monday afternoon, Trump was nominated in a roll […]
Jill Stein
Jill Stein Party Green Party Home State Massachusetts Experience Doctor, Co-Founder of Massachusetts Coalition for Healthy Communities, Environmental activist Donors Stein’s campaign is mostly funded through small individual contributions, with the top contributor being FEC Penalty. Top 3 Issues A Just Economy Stein believes we need an Economic Bill of Rights in order to reverse […]
Donald Trump
Donald Trump Party Republican Home State New York/Florida Experience 45th President of the United States. Prior to taking office Donald Trump was known for his business dealings and reality TV appearances. Donors The Trump campaign is primarily financed through large campaign contributions from corporations, most notably the finance, real estate, and insurance industry. Top […]
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris Party Democrat Home State California Experience US Senator for California, 32nd District Attorney of California, and Current 49th Vice President. Donors Harris’s campaign is mostly funded through large contributions, with the top contributors being Future Forward USA Action, a left-leaning organization whose mission is to rebuild America’s middle class and American democracy, and […]
Nicole Shanahan
Nicole Shanahan- Vice Presidential Candidate Party Independent Home State California Experience No prior political experience. An attorney and entrepreneur, she is the founder and president of Bia-Echo Foundation, which focuses on reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and environmental sustainability. She is also the co-founder of ClearAccessIP, an AI patent analytics company. Donors Nicole […]
Understanding the Electoral College Debate
Background During American presidential elections, news coverage focuses on the “270 to win” count rather than the actual majority of individual votes that candidates receive. This is due to the fact that presidential elections are decided by a system called the Electoral College, in which a candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. […]
Pros and Cons of TX SB1933
Introduction Since 2022, legislatures nationwide have been passing legislation to secure election processes. In 2023, eleven states passed voting laws that make voting more restrictive to ensure the integrity of the election process. One of these laws is Texas’s Senate Bill 1933. The 2023 bill allows the Secretary of State to control an election within […]
Voting Process: From Ballot to Inauguration
So, you figured out registering to vote, now HOW do you vote? With voting laws mainly being determined by state and local governments, understanding the voting process can be complicated. There are three main ways in which you may be asked to cast your vote: hand marked paper ballots, ballot marking devices, and direct recording […]
Local Government Roles
Overview: Local governments get their authority to rule only as it is granted by the state. They are the closest form of government to the people, therefore they have a deep understanding of their community’s unique challenges and priorities. They have the authority to enact laws, regulations, and policies tailored to the specific needs of […]