John J. Pitney uses the Gilded Age and Grover Cleveland’s win in 1892 to outline the 2024 political rematch.Payson Libraries hosted Pitney as a guest lecturer on March 29, where he spoke on presidential rematches. Pitney has written several books, including “Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump,” and he is a Roy P. Crocker professor of Politics … [Read more...] about Historical Rhymes Minus The Repetition
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The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Art by Samantha Miller In Abraham Lincoln's 1858 "House Divided" speech, he declared these famous words: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." His quote continues to serve as a rallying cry for unity within a nation fractured by social unrest. While unity in itself is a beautiful and necessary concept in any democracy, it cannot be achieved without adherence … [Read more...] about The Divided States of America: Having Civil Political Discourse in 2021
Opinion: Make America Respectable Again
Art by Madeline DuvallIf the 2020 election were a normal election, campaigns would be scrambling to find the perfect "October Surprise," or election-altering scandal. To no one's surprise, President Donald Trump has made this election atypical in every sense of the word; as a result, Americans are drowning in headlines — each disturbing enough to distract from the one … [Read more...] about Opinion: Make America Respectable Again
Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
People on the left and right finally agree on something: their disapproval of former Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement to name a woman as his running mate and a Black woman as a Supreme Court Justice, should he win the Democratic nomination. While many applaud this decision, people from both sides of the political spectrum accuse Biden of prioritizing gender over … [Read more...] about Biden’s Commitment to a Female VP Should Not Be Insulting
Pepp Students Prepare for Presidential Election Season
Infographic by Natalie RulonAs the 2020 elections loom ahead, Pepperdine students ponder the decision of which candidate to vote for. The California Presidential Primary election will be March 3, and the national general election will be Nov. 3. The voting rate for U.S. college students more than doubled for the 2018 midterm elections at 40%, compared to 19% in 2014, according … [Read more...] about Pepp Students Prepare for Presidential Election Season
