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 […]
Pros and Cons of the First Step Act
The First Step Act The First Step Act is a bipartisan piece of criminal justice legislation signed into law in 2018, aiming to reduce crime while giving… citizens a chance at redemption.” The First Step Act (FSA) requires the Attorney General (AG) to develop a system for the Bureau of Prisons to assess the recidivism […]
Understanding The Standoff at Eagle Pass
The Background: Mexico, Biden, and Operation Lone Star The United States has had tense relations with Mexico when it comes to border security since Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s election into the Mexican presidency. This has been due to the implementation of the “Security and Foreign Agents” law implemented in Mexico, which significantly strains U.S. operations […]
Pros and Cons of the Youth Voting Rights Act
Background In the 2022 midterms, youth voters (ages 18 to 24) turned out in record numbers nationwide. In today’s political climate, the youth vote is becoming an increasingly elusive but crucial factor in winning campaigns. However, compared to other age groups, 18-24 year olds have the lowest participation rates. Many in this age group could […]
Could Joe Biden Be Replaced as the Democratic Party Presidential Nominee?
After his performance in the first debate of the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden is now facing calls from those in his own party to step down as the Democratic nominee. These calls to step down come after months of Republican lawmakers criticizing the president’s mental ability and stamina, as well as Special Counsel […]
Pros and Cons of the Medicaid-funded Housing Debate
What is Medicaid and Section 1115? Medicaid is a federal government-funded health insurance entitlement program that provides health coverage to primarily low-income and disadvantaged individuals. Each state runs its own Medicaid program, so eligibility and benefits may vary. While Medicaid benefits traditionally include physician and other health services, Section 1115 of the Social Security Act […]
Understanding the Primary Reform Debate
In the U.S., elections typically start with party primaries, where members of each political party select their candidates for the general election. There are two main types of primaries: closed and open. In closed primaries, only registered members of a party can vote in its primary. Open primaries, on the other hand, allow all voters […]
Understanding the Ranked-Choice Voting Debate
In the United States, voters typically choose single candidates on their ballots, and the candidate who receives the most votes wins. In a ranked-choice election, voters instead rank candidates in order of preference. After the election is over, only first-choice votes are counted. The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated from consideration, and the […]
Trump vs. Biden: An Unbiased Analysis of the Presidential Debate 2024
Updated July 3, 2024: With Highlights from Independent Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “The Real Debate” live-streamed by Elon Musk on X For the first time in 1,336 days, President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump faced off in the inaugural debate of the 2024 presidential election cycle. This historic event marks the first […]