Election

How will dependency on social media influence future elections?

How will dependency on social media influence future elections?

The influence of social media and internet fads on political campaigns has become incredibly concerning. As politicians and campaign leaders focus more on algorithms, trendy audios and clickbait, they support a pandemic of misinformation and naivety. Despite its convenience and instantaneous ability to mobilize users toward advocacy and political participation, the use of social media in politics shifts its overall focus from diplomacy to performance, a change that negatively impacts our nation overall.


The Electoral College: How it works and why we should get rid of it

The Electoral College: How it works and why we should get rid of it

The Electoral College, the system used in the United States to elect the president, is one of the most confusing and convoluted parts of the American democratic system. As a democratic republic, the U.S. polity touts the power American citizens have to elect their own representatives and political officials. Yet, for some reason, this is not the case for the highest office in the entire country: the presidency. Although the Electoral College, in theory, is representative of the U.S. population’s choice for president, in actuality it perpetuates oppression and inequality, especially considering the racist and classist history of the system. In taking a closer look at the Electoral College’s history and inner workings, not only is it apparent that the system is not representative of the democratic standard the U.S. loves to brag about, but is inherently flawed in the way it represents the will of the people. 


Identity politics aren’t going anywhere, but political polarization might

Identity politics aren’t going anywhere, but political polarization might

It’s no secret that tensions have been consistently rising in the United States between the two political parties. One explanation often cited for this growing divide is the concept of “identity politics,” where individuals evaluate issues through the lens of their association with a specific group, such as their gender, religion, race and more.

Despite growing popularity, progressive candidates don’t win

Despite growing popularity, progressive candidates don’t win

Medicare for all! Taxing the rich! Green New Deal! Student debt relief! These values are among those heard in the rallying cries of progressive politicians and voters in the 2020 election cycle. However, candidates who espouse these values are vastly underperforming on the national stage.

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Crowded Democratic primary race may result in Trump victory

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Crowded Democratic primary race may result in Trump victory

BY OLIVIA MARBLE ’21]

The Democratic primary race for the 2020 election is already likely to be the largest in history, according to TIME Magazine. There are currently 12 Democrats who have declared their candidacy and, according to the New York Times, there are 14 more who may declare soon. I believe that the sheer number of candidates will split the Democratic party and allow Donald Trump to win another term as president.

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