T-10 Months: MJPS U.S. Election Outlook
In exactly 10 months, Americans will head to the polls for the 2020 election. Donald Trump will be fighting for reelection against the Democratic presidential nominee, while all 435 seats More
The US Presidential Election: A Cyber Storm
Towards the end of October, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO, appeared in front of the US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. He was questioned on issues regarding election interference, free More
Promises Made, Promises Kept? A Look At President Trump’s Re-Election Chances
Conventional indicators of political strength do not look good for President Trump. The Republican party suffered a crippling midterm election loss that snatched away control of the House of Representatives, More
Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: How Democrats Hope to Tackle Gun Reform in 2020
For many Americans, “thoughts and prayers” is no longer a sufficient response to gun violence. The usual routine, consisting of intense news coverage and empathetic political speeches following mass shootings, More
Opinion: Change the Channel – Reality Television Politics in the July Democratic Debates
Last night at 9 pm, I tuned into my favourite reality TV show. No, I’m not talking about the Bachelorette’s shocking finale or the British smash-hit Love Island. I’m talking More
Opinion: The Problem with “Electability”
For the 2020 presidential election, Democrats want to select a candidate that has an actual chance at winning against the sitting president. Someone electable. However, there is no clear consensus More
The Persuasiveness of Unity in the 2020 Republican Campaign
While fighting for diversity is necessary to ensure optimal political participation, groups advocating to do so are often at a disadvantage compared to groups that target a more homogenous voter More
Statehood 2020: Julian Castro and Elizabeth Warren Campaign in Puerto Rico
As elections approach, presidential candidates have kicked off their campaigns in the United States and are making electoral promises to have a chance in leading the country in 2020. As More
Op-Ed: Amy Klobuchar’s Toxic Leadership and the Faux-Feminism of the She-E-O
Throughout her career, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has cultivated a public persona as a composed pragmatist who can solve hot-button issues through level headed diplomacy. Klobuchar announced her 2020 candidacy More
The Insight Scoop: February 11th – February 17th
Happy Sunday! Classes may have taken a brief break this week in the face of a winter storm, but the political storm certainly hasn’t abated. We hope you are having More