Art by Peau PorotesanoHillary Clinton’s private emails, Kanye West’s 2020 candidacy announcement, and the “Deez Nuts” phemonmenon have become some of the bigger faces of the upcoming election. As unsettling as these events may be, the scariest part of the current election-related news, for me, is that Donald Trump is actually winning the GOP race. Yes, … [Read more...] about If Trump Gets the Vote, I’ll Jump Ship
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Holder Resignation Impacts Students
Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation Sept. 25 at a press conference in the White House. Holder, who served as the United States’ first black attorney general for six years, will continue in his role until a successor is found. Despite Pepperdine’s distance from Washington, D.C., Pepperdine law professor and former federal judge Bruce Einhorn said that if he … [Read more...] about Holder Resignation Impacts Students
Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House
With midterm elections to be held later this year, both the Republicans and Democrats are engaging in a tug-o-war sort of policy making stemming from similar party agendas to get votes in November. The GOP intends to take the White House next presidential election as President Obama completes his final term. Beyond that, they have plans to gain more seats in … [Read more...] about Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House
Waxman’s Retirement Sparks Twitter Reaction
Rep. Henry A. Waxman’s retirement announcement has left an opening in the 33rd Congressional District of California. The official press release published today on Waxman’s government website. Waxman’s announcement comes in the wake of a recent leadership shake up in California politics. On Jan. 7, Sherriff Lee Baca revealed his plan to retire. Additionally, in 2012, third … [Read more...] about Waxman’s Retirement Sparks Twitter Reaction
Media strategist speaks on voter ID laws
Don Ringe, an Emmy award winning media strategist, will deliver a lecture on voter identification laws this evening at 4 p.m. in Payson Library. His presentation will examine voter ID laws and their potential impact on the 2012 presidential election. The debate between Republicans and Democrats over the law requiring voters to show a photo ID has received national … [Read more...] about Media strategist speaks on voter ID laws