Art by Sybil ZhangWashington is in the beginning stages of a downward spiral because of the constant fighting between the President and Capitol Hill. Students must pay attention to the fact that tax reform will be nonexistent if Trump doesn't work well with the Democrats, and that the Trump-like candidates running for 2018 may be the saving grace for the President's agenda. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Safe Haven Might be 2018
2016 election
Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Art by Sybil ZhangIvanka Trump represents the last bastion of moderate Republicans still supporting President Donald Trump's dysfunctional administration. She allows these reluctant Trump voters to legitimize their support of him. If someone as seemingly polished, progressive and intelligent as Ivanka Trump believes in the Trump presidency, it's OK for moderate Republicans to … [Read more...] about Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Click Bait Forces Biased News
Graphic by Jessica Ragsdale Chances are that you could quickly categorize each news network by political affiliation. Media bias has become a frequent topic during the 2016 election cycle, but media bias did not suddenly appear during the 2016 election. American news, broadcast, print and digital have been slowly separating into increasingly partisan views for quite a … [Read more...] about Click Bait Forces Biased News
Campaign Funding Reveals Disconnect
Art by Peau PorotesanoSix years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of corporations' right to contribute to political campaigns in Citizens United v. FEC, and the influence of Big Business on politics has remained a point of controversy ever since. In the course of the 2016 presidential election, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has pledged to … [Read more...] about Campaign Funding Reveals Disconnect
Come November, Don’t Overlook These Important Props
Graphic by Nate Barton Proposition 57: Would increase parole chances for felons convicted of nonviolent crimes and give them more opportunities to earn credits for good behavior. Would allow judges, not prosecutors, to decide whether to try certain juveniles as adults in court. Proposition 58: Would no longer require English-only education for English learners. Schools … [Read more...] about Come November, Don’t Overlook These Important Props