Black Woman, White House: The Weaponization of Old Tropes in New Media Melissa Brown, 29 Oct 2024 3 min read Black Woman, White House: The Weaponization of Old Tropes in New Media The rhetoric against Kamala Harris echoes age-old stereotypes, amplified by modern technology—a phenomenon that undermines substantive political discourse.
The American Muslim Vote and the 2024 Presidential Election Farid Senzai , 18 Oct 2024 3 min read The American Muslim Vote and the 2024 Presidential Election American Muslims are a critical voting bloc in the upcoming election, and their support might be on the move.
What is the Electoral College… Matthew Harrigan, 15 Oct 2024 4 min read What is the Electoral College… The American system is a unique one. And despite plenty of moves to overturn and change it, the Electoral College persists.
Not Just Divided, But Disliked Katy Bruchmann, 15 Oct 2024 3 min read Not Just Divided, But Disliked Psychological research shows political polarization isn’t due to devotion to our beliefs but a strong distaste for the beliefs of others.
Politics is Theatre… Or at Least, Good TV Mike Whalen, 04 Oct 2024 6 min read Politics is Theatre… Or at Least, Good TV Professor and filmmaker Mike Whalen talks reality television and the increasingly blurred lines between politics and entertainment.
The Ethics of Citizenship Ann G. Skeet & John P. Pelissero, 30 Sep 2024 3 min read The Ethics of Citizenship Why it’s the duty of citizens to care about democracy, its purpose, and its potential, even in a divided political culture.
Eschewing Gender in the 2024 Presidential Race Nancy Unger, 26 Sep 2024 3 min read Eschewing Gender in the 2024 Presidential Race What history teaches us about the difference between the 2016 and 2024 presidential elections.
What’s Love Got To Do With It? Hooria Jazaieri, 26 Sep 2024 3 min read What’s Love Got To Do With It? How positivity might be a winning strategy—and a healthy change—for an exhausted electorate.
What India Can Teach the United States About Online Misinformation Rohit Chopra, 20 Sep 2024 3 min read What India Can Teach the United States About Online Misinformation While online misinformation campaigns have consequences, the implications on the ballot box might be less damaging than we think.
From Tunics to Tan Suits: Fashion and Democracy Through the Ages Nicholas Lindberg, 20 Sep 2024 3 min read From Tunics to Tan Suits: Fashion and Democracy Through the Ages Political candidates used to be judged on the merits of their positions rather than their wardrobes, right? Wrong.