In an age where the internet has amplified the conspiratorial rhetoric of extremists, it is the duty of responsible figures on the Right to eschew this phenomenon. But given the impact of Donald Trump’s rhetorical style on the Republican Party, this particular rhetorical style seems likely to remain a major influence on conservative discourse for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreFor nearly the past 100 years, the shipbuilding and American maritime lobby has unequivocally supported the Jones Act, but is this law still worth maintaining?
Read MoreThe University has room to improve at the intersection of institutional and individual responsibility.
Read MoreLime? Bird? VeoRide? Electric scooters are booming, and cities like Charlottesville have a lot to gain.
Read MoreAsylum is a contentious issue in the United States, especially in the age of Trump. What is the future of asylum and should governments change reform international law to include gender as a form of persecution?
Read MoreAmericans have historically been averse to integrating politics and sports. How has political polarization changed the interaction between these two?
Read MoreFor years, Americans have dismissed the Antifederalists as the “losing side.” However, a rereading of their key argument, the small republic theory, shows that they predicted America’s current factious and polarized nature.
Read MoreThe Trump administration’s regulation of Juul products seems to contradict the laissez-faire values of the Republican party. Nevertheless, these regulations represent small, but notable, progress in the gradual dismantling of the “Rugged Individualist” ideology that has infected public discourse.
Read MoreGiven the Constitution and history of impeachment driven by partisan conflict, the current impeachment process will not remove President Donald Trump from office.
Read MoreAmerica has earned its place in history for a surprising reason: its ability to compromise in order to achieve progress and maintain unity. Yet today, Americans are increasingly turning their backs on this foundational principle to the detriment of the nation’s health and well-being.
Read MoreAsylum is a contentious issue in the United States, especially in the age of Trump. What is the future of asylum and should governments change reform international law to include gender as a form of persecution?
Read MoreA progressive candidate in 2020 is more likely than ever, and it is time to create a lasting strategy that extends beyond just defeating Donald Trump. The key is creating an environment in America that promotes progressive values while also stimulating the economy. That environment is progressive capitalism.
Read MoreTrump’s discriminatory travel ban continues to unconstitutionally separate families. Where does the ban stand now and what policies are being pushed to prohibit religious discrimination in immigration policy?
Read MoreWhile our legal system prides itself on not excusing ignorance of the law, it has proven to be unevenly applied and demands reexamination of its application in our modern legal system.
Read MoreWomen have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the 2020 presidential race, but systemic misogyny may just be the thing that holds them back from the Oval Office. In order for a woman to win the presidency, it is imperative that we stop questioning her ability to do so.
Read MoreSince World War II, Japan has maintained a Self-Defense Force in lieu of a full military. Recently, however, the Japanese armed forces have grown in size and power. Is American foreign policy to blame?
Read MoreAmerica’s drug consumption is often overlooked as a key factor in the current migrant caravan coming from Central America and the Northern Triangle region. The inhumane and extremely perilous social environment perpetrated by gangs trafficking drugs to America leave innocent people with no choice but to flee.
Read MoreWhy Brexit could be an early warning sign for the end of the European Union.
Read MoreA fetish is not just a depiction of an unusual sexual desire in entertainment, as its portrayal reveals its political context and perspective.
Read MoreCan television teach our politicians how to act?
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