Freedom to Vote Act: Pros, Cons, and Impact on U.S. Elections
Background The Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA) is a bill under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives that would expand protections for voting rights in the United States. The bill was originally introduced in 2019 during the 116th U.S. Congress as the For the People Act (FTPA). After being blocked in the Senate, the […]
Automatic Voter Registration: A Closer Look at the Ongoing Debate
In all states except North Dakota, eligible voters must register to vote before casting a ballot in any election. Each state’s voter registration requirements vary, but most states retain voters’ name, date of birth, address, and party affiliation. While the 1993 Voter Registration Act (also known as the “Motor Voter” law) allowed eligible voters 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 […]
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 […]
A Guide to the DNC: Day 3
Wednesday, August 21st, marked the third day of the Democratic National Convention. The theme for the night was “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” as the Democratic Party aimed to highlight Kamala Harris as a protector of America’s freedoms while portraying Donald Trump as a threat to those freedoms. The night featured speeches from prominent Democrats […]
A Guide to the DNC: Day 2
Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) featured speeches from the descendants of prominent political figures, as well as key speakers including the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The speeches touched on various themes such as reproductive rights, climate change, Project 2025, and freedom. Below […]
A Guide to the DNC: Day 1
Monday, August 19th marks the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois. The theme of the night is “For the People.” The start of this convention marks one month and a day since President Biden announced he would not be running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the […]
Journey to the White House: Kamala Harris’s 2020 Campaign Unpacked
As Vice President Kamala Harris ascends to the spotlight amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection, she is beginning to separate herself from the Biden Administration, making the pitch of a new face with similar policies. However, Kamala Harris did not always agree with President Biden, especially when they went head to […]
Pros and Cons of Florida’s SB 7066
What is SB 7066? On June 28, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7066 into law. Previously, convicted felons in Florida could only regain voting rights through a special appeal to the state’s clemency board. In 2018, Amendment 4 was passed, granting voting rights to most convicted felons, excluding those convicted of violent […]
Is Online Voting the Future? Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations
Introduction As internet technology advances and digital literacy increases, more daily activities such as shopping, learning, and bill paying are moving online. While online voting is currently unavailable for most voters in the United States, experts and researchers are debating its viability. Online voting is conducted remotely from the user’s own device, often through a […]