The Politic Projects — Election 2016: Thoughts from Winter Break
As we finally enter 2016, our elections correspondent reflects on Rubio and Trump, Bernie and Hillary, and the bizarre turn of events regarding Sarah Palin.
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Today’s Forecast for the Iowa Caucuses
With Iowa just around the corner, polling website FiveThirtyEight has predicted that Cruz and Clinton will take the caucuses. However the situation is more complicated than such predictions make it seem.
Last But Not Least: Liveblogging Obama’s Final State of the Union
Happy State of the Union! Join us as we analyze the cheers, jeers, standing ovations, partisan antics, and fresh memes.
Thanks, But No Thanks: Shirking Responsibility at COP21
In a move not wholly unexpected of the U.S., select countries received a note detailing American expectations from the Paris agreement at COP21. It didn’t go over well.
The Politic’s Holiday Gift Guide
Look no further for the perfect gifts for the politicos in your life.
U.S. Ambassador Alice Wells Discusses Jordan’s Role in Defeating ISIL
Visiting Yale for a Master’s Tea on Tuesday, the ambassador said the Islamic State and other extremist groups “are doomed to fail.”
China on American Gun Ownership: Lifestyle Freedom or Human Rights Violation?
In the San Bernardino shooting’s wake, the Chinese government is continuing to use U.S. gun violence to diffuse American accusations of human rights abuses.
Republicans Challenge Obama on Climate Change Ahead of UN Conference
With the GOP opposing Obama’s Clean Power Plan and questioning his authority to negotiate a long-term climate agreement, the president faces an uphill battle.