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How Political Campaigns, Volunteers, and Voters Are Adapting to COVID-19 Changes
As a result of COVID-19, everything about the traditional political campaign has been impacted—fundraising, volunteer numbers, messaging, staffing, public opinion and the subjects discussed during voter outreach are just some examples.
Why Defunding the Police is the First Step to a More Equitable Society
To some, defunding the police may sound like a radical solution to the countless instances of police brutality we have faced as a nation. However, it is not only plausible but also instrumental in ensuring that we do not lose more lives at the hands of police officers.
The Party-Line Vote on Racism
On September 17, the House of Representatives voted on “Resolution 908: Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19….” The resolution was a purely symbolic statement against racism.
164 Republicans voted no.
The Boy Who Cried Buzzwords
The overuse of these hackneyed phrases anesthetizes us, leaving us unable to separate democracy’s legitimate cries for help from the discordant noise of scare tactics.
The Dangers of Media Bias
The reason why CNN and Fox choose to only cover a sliver of the actual news while fixating on the topics that draw attention is exactly that: it draws the public’s attention.
The Road Towards American Democracy
Citizens are realizing that their government does not represent them and, more importantly, that they have the power to do something about it.
Kamala Harris, In Context
Harris is a complicated public official who is routinely denied the nuance afforded to other people in her position.
The Winter of Our Discontent
America has become so bitterly divided that it may be impossible to emerge from 2020 with the pillars of our republic intact.