The Politics Department’s Inaugural Oratory Competition Comes to Grounds in March

Students know Professor Mary Kate Cary from her ‘Election 2020’ and ‘Political Speechwriting’ courses, but she is now adding to her long list of UVa contributions as the founder of the upcoming oratory competition. In this interview, Professor Cary speaks to us about the Inaugural Oratory Competition coming to UVa in the spring of 2022. The Politics Department’s Inaugural Oratory Competition will be sponsored by the Jefferson Literary Debating Society, University Democrats, and the College Republicans.

UVaEllen CoyneMarch 13, 2022Comment

Nina Jankowicz on Disinformation and Misinformation

Over the past couple of years, disinformation and misinformation have become common vocabulary and a fiery policy topic in politics. Nina Jankowicz, a fellow at the Wilson Center and author of How To Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News, and the Future of Conflict, discussed her studies on democracy and technology, and how the government can combat disinformation and misinformation.

Politics, SocietyEllen CoyneJanuary 5, 2022Comment

The 2021 Virginia Gubernatorial Race: Interview with J. Miles Coleman of the UVA Center for Politics

In order to gain some insight into this election with a direct impact on students at the University of Virginia, I interviewed J. Miles Coleman of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

Politics, U.S.Zachary LedererOctober 31, 2021Comment

Interview with Elizabeth Irvin, LCSW, Executive Director of The Women’s Initiative

Anna OsborneJuly 10, 2021Comment

An Interview with Olivia Keenan

Olivia Keenan is a second-year student at the University of Virginia from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, studying biology and English on the pre-med track. In April, she published a book of poetry titled, Face Me: a declaration.

SocietyEsther Eriksson von AllmenMay 14, 2021Comment

Young & Immunocompromised: Interview with Hannah Hardiman

Hannah Hardiman is a fellow UVA student who has Crohn's disease (an autoimmune disorder). Hannah is a fourth year in the College of Arts and Sciences double-majoring in Cognitive Science and Psychology. She is also the Outreach Officer for the organization Chronically Ill and Disabled Cavs (CIDC), which largely acts as a support group for people with chronic conditions and disabilities, though they have also been involved in advocacy.

Anna OsborneFebruary 5, 2021Comment

Meeting Krystal Ball

Krystal Ball is an author, journalist, and political pundit who currently hosts Rising, a morning news show produced by The Hill and published daily on YouTube. She’s one of the foremost left-leaning voices, an economic and social progressive who got her start at MSNBC before shifting to independent media. Krystal and I discussed her rise through cable news, as well as the unique populist philosophy of Rising, which has exploded in popularity over the last two years. At the heart of it all lies a focus on working-class politics, an incisive critique of modern media and a fundamental belief that those who seek power--regardless of party affiliation--need to be held accountable for their policies above all.

US, PoliticsAaryan BaluDecember 6, 2020top postComment

The System We Have… And The Ways It Should Change

As our nation feels and becomes increasingly divided, I sat down with four UVA students, from a variety of political delinations, to discuss our party system and our democracy.

Domestic, Economy, Environment, Politics, Society, US, U.S.Vani AgarwalMay 7, 2020front pageComment

Ambassador Carlos dos Santos

In recent years, news outlets have advertised “the Rise of Africa,” suggesting that sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads of modernity. In this interview, the Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to the U.S., His Excellency Carlos dos Santos, discusses the Rise of Africa from the Mozambican perspective and addresses modern challenges unique to Africa. To meet the needs of their growing population, Mozambique has embarked on economic development projects and education reform; the Ambassador references each as key to ensuring a prosperous future for Mozambique and its neighbors.

Economy, Politics, SocietyRoark CorsonMarch 27, 202021st century Africa, Africa, Interview, rotating Comment

Tom Nichols Interview

Dr. Tom Nichols is a professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College and the Harvard Extension School. A former Secretary of the Navy Fellow, Forrest Sherman Chair of Public Diplomacy, and Chairman of the Strategy Department at the NWC, he previously taught international relations and Soviet/Russian affairs at Dartmouth College and Georgetown University. He is also a senior associate of the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs, and a fellow of the International History Institute at Boston University. He was awarded the Navy Civilian Meritorious Service Medal in 2005. Dr. Nichols was personal staff for defense and security affairs in the United States Senate to the late Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania, and was a Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including No Use: Nuclear Weapons and US National Security, and most recently, The Death of Expertise. Dr. Nichols was named on Politico’s 2017 list of 50 Ideas Blowing Up American Politics (and the people behind them), and is a five-time undefeated Jeopardy! Champion.

PoliticsLiam KraftOctober 13, 2019Comment

Senator Ben Sasse

Senator Sasse was elected to the US Senate in 2014 on a platform that emphasized restoring the Constitution to its rightful place, making the American Dream attainable for every family, and encouraging Congress to engage in frank, honest, and civil debate over the key issues facing our nation.

Morgan LewisNovember 7, 2018Ben SasseComment

Senator Tim Kaine

We interview Tim Kaine, the junior United States Senator representing Virginia. We discuss judicial nominations, Catholics in the Democratic Party, and the War Powers Act.

Virginia Review of PoliticsOctober 23, 2018Comment

Ralph Northam

This interview features Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam, who is currently running for Governor of Virginia on the Democratic ticket in 2017. We discuss his positions on redistricting and campaign finance reform, as well as his legislative and executive achievements.

Virginia Review of PoliticsJune 5, 2017Comment