The 2024 presidential election saw a clear decrease in working class support for the Democratic Party. This shift left many Democrats wondering what the future holds for the party and what steps must be taken to reconnect with the working class.

With coastal American cities battling climate catastrophes, the depopulated cities of the Rust Belt are garnering attention as possible “climate havens” and candidates for sustainability projects. However, before these can be realized, it is important to address the challenges within these cities so as to not risk the displacement of locals in this widely misunderstood region.

The January, 2025 wildfires caused thousands of acres of damage, destroying homes and livelihoods in Los Angeles, California.  These fires exposed critical state and federal government failures in prevention, response, and aid to support citizens.

As protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensify in the United States, divisions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters have escalated into bigotry and fear. Shifting the focus from political sides to the innocent civilians at the heart of the conflict offers a chance to unite and calm the rhetoric on this deeply divisive issue.

Hindsight is always 20-20, and retrospective analyses of pandemic response to the COVID-19 pandemic reveals glaring inadequacies in policy implementation that fueled damaging race based disparities. It is crucial to learn from these mistakes and take strides in implementing equitable disease prevention efforts for the future.

While Biblical literalism and constitutional originalism may seem similar on the surface and often see an ideological overlap, the two interpretive systems cannot coexist.

Two years after the breakout of the Ukraine war, the burgeoning economic alliances between autocratic nations have become a threat to economic sanctions as a viable method of quelling the Russian assault. Unless sanctions broaden their attack to corporations enabling evasions, they fail to stop or even disincentivize the Russian offense. 

While the most commonly cited cause for Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race is his cognitive decline, his unpopular foreign policy decisions on issues critical to American voters cannot be overlooked. Foreign policy has been notoriously weak amongst one-term presidents as they near the end of their terms, and Biden is no exception. 

In a world of rapidly evolving technologies in reproductive medicine, adaptation is both a challenge and a necessity. The development of ectogestation and similar reproductive technologies calls into question abortion legislation and cultural norms across the United States. 

As right-wing extremism occupies the plans of select Republican Congresspersons, parallels can be drawn between the optics and strategies of GOP dissenters of the 2020s and the Tea Party Republicans of the 2010s. While their similarities are striking, differences in representation suggest that the kind of rhetoric of select Republicans falls onto the deaf, unrequited ears of the electorate.

The government finds it prudent to curb minors’ access to pornographic content, but does that simultaneously curb our rights as citizens?

Urban sprawl is ugly and widely disliked, yet it composes most new development in Charlottesville and throughout North America. Why does this type of built environment persist and proliferate?

Political idealism is often met with criticism and disregard. However, hope in the future of America has always played an essential role in political and social progress. 

The trial testing of redesigned naturalization tests announced by USCIS in December 2022 include increased difficulty in a standardized English-speaking portion and an updated civics test. Increasing the difficulty of the English-speaking test could create barriers for non-English speakers seeking U.S. citizenship, reinforcing discrimination. The historical and current attempts to make English the official language in the U.S. have and could increase discrimination towards people who speak languages other than English.

Virginia's recent model policies for the treatment of transgender students in schools have faced significant criticism for endangering the human rights of transgender students. Debates about whether Transgender Rights oppose Parents' Rights have taken hold across the state's school districts.

Virginia is different from many other states in America in the fact that it holds off-year congressional elections, a choice made centuries ago that has withstood the test of time. Considering the many other changes in Virginia since then, why has this policy persisted and what implications do these off-year elections have on politics in Virginia?

Virginia's public schools find themselves facing a crisis — a staggering decline in teacher retention rates. Nowhere is this more evident than in Spotsylvania County. The root cause? Demoralization among teachers, fueled by the growing influence of local politics, is pushing the limits of an already strained education system.

As the war in Gaza continues to rage on, we must uphold the sanctity of life and call for an immediate ceasefire. 

En una región todavía tratando con violaciones de derechos humanos y que sigue luchando por democracia, las elecciones presidenciales tienen el poder de definir el futuro de las relaciones latinoamericanas con el resto del mundo. Aquí se presentan las elecciones presidenciales latinoamericanas a través de un tema que puede proveer una perspectiva nueva sobre estas elecciones tan importantes.

In a striking parallel to the decline of the Roman Republic, the United States increasingly grapples with domestic threats. As American political divides deepen, drawing lessons from history may be the necessary safeguard to our democracy.

Many may recognize the Kingfish of Louisiana, but little of his legacy. From humble origins, to dominating the halls of Louisiana’s legislature, there is much to be compared to the populist movement of Long to the populism of today.

Xóchitl Gálvez está lista para reformar el gobierno de México, fortalecer la democracia del país, y ganar la presidencia para el bienestar de todos mexicanos este dos de junio de 2024.

 Beshear is popular, he’s favored in the polls, and his opponent, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, espouses a brand of radical right-wing politics that most Kentuckians find toxic. 

Today’s Supreme Court has brought many fundamental questions of American history and its interpretation to the forefront. While American history can serve as a helpful tool for contextualizing and inspiring political progress, the Roberts Court has also shown it can be a dangerous tool to hinder progress. 

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action ignores the complex ways race has shaped practically every sector of society in America. 

The United States and Israel’s prison systems have more in common than one might think. From racial inequalities to the profiteering system - both are in desperate need of reform.

American and European responses to democratic crises in Georgia and Armenia have shown a dilemma in priorities.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election earlier this year illustrated the political nature of the fight for Supreme Court seats. With millions of dollars pouring into the race from various political groups, the race was the most expensive state court race in history. It illustrated that voters and interest groups view the control of courts as a means to political results. 

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, it is clear that the conflict has reinvigorated the foreign policy of the West and put US leadership on center stage. However, as Russia begins to show signs of resilience and the war continues to place a drain on Western military supplies, it is time for the West to advocate for a pragmatic and peaceful conclusion to the conflict.