For the first time since the beginning of her public life, Kamala Harris has no obvious career trajectory. While the Vice President has been lying low since the election, she has notably been telling close aides to “keep her options open,” a particularly thought-provoking statement considering Harris’ relative youth. This begs the question, what’s next for Kamala Harris? Here are her options:
Read MoreDespite warnings that Virginia’s voter purge was not narrow enough to catch only noncitizens, the state pushed on. Disturbingly, many citizens were unaware they were removed until contacted by advocacy groups or news outlets.
Read MoreFor Vice President Harris, invoking the horrors of a potential Trump presidency cannot mask the real, ongoing tragedies many of her Arab and Muslim constituents are already experiencing. For the Palestinian community, the conflict in Gaza has taken more than 43,000 lives, including over 16,000 children. Thousands remain buried under rubble, vulnerable to disease and starvation, with no end in sight.
Read MoreDemocratic leaders find themselves wondering what happened not only in North Carolina but in the other six battleground states Trump swept this election cycle.
Read MoreWith Republicans in control of the Senate, there will be few roadblocks to confirmation for Trump’s picks of cabinet officials and Supreme Court if Justices Alito and Thomas step down during the upcoming term. The president-elect will not have to appeal to centrists like Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME).
Read MoreKamala Harris is on track for the largest electoral defeat of any Democrat since 1988… Despite a recession, two impeachments, 6 bankruptcies, 34 felony convictions, and more than 400,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 under Trump’s watch, how could Harris have possibly managed to lose this badly? Here’s my take:
Read MoreDonald Trump’s increasing reliance on the agency has created an interesting dynamic where he is directly at odds with the people responsible for protecting him. Inwardly, the FBI is providing him and his team with necessary security information to ensure that another assassination attempt or further hacking is avoided. Outwardly, Trump continues to discredit the intelligence community and plots to reduce their power and autonomy if he is to win the presidency.
Read MoreIn its investigation, the FBI uncovered evidence that suggested that Nasir Ahmed Tawhedi intended to attack the United States during election day on behalf of ISIS. Tawhedi’s phone revealed communications between himself and someone who recruited and trained people for terrorist activity, and investigators found saved ISIS propaganda and contributions to a charity that funnels money to ISIS.
Read MoreChapters 1, 3, and 5 of the 2024 GOP platform, linked on the home page of Trump’s platform website, explicitly champion the complete deregulation of the American fossil fuel industry and ambiguously mention the rollback of regulations and policies implemented during the Biden administration. But what does this actually mean?
Read MoreNo matter the outcome of the presidential race, one thing is certainly clear: winning Pennsylvania is a prerequisite for gaining the keys to the White House for either candidate. Reaching this point will undoubtedly be an uphill battle for both camps—one that might extend far past election night. For Trump, this means blocking efforts by Democrats to gain electoral ground in historically safe red districts. For Harris, this means combating egregious disinformation and a deluge of litigation from her opponent.
Read MoreNovember 5th will be an important day in Israeli history” declared former president Donald Trump. The conflict in the Middle East is undoubtedly one of the most contentious issues on the ballot for the 2024 Presidential Election. Their relationship with the conflict-stricken region was seen through their commemorations of October 7th.
Read MoreMark Robsinson’s recent digital footprint has marred both his campaign and represents a larger failure of the Republican party to put forth a competent nominee for the position. But this scandal demonstrates a deeper fallacy in conservative ideology. By studying Mark Robinson, we can learn much more valuable insights about the GOP and the mechanisms of conservatism than Robinson’s character itself.
Read MoreWhile the deadline for voter registration in North Carolina ended on October 11, 2024, the effort to increase voter turnout continues as we near election day. Early voting began in NC on October 17, 2024, and will end at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Read MoreFor generations, public universities have served as a hotbed of political activity and particularly, UNC-Chapel Hill. At a public university with a largely left-leaning student body ina swing state that has the ability to decide the election, student groups are more active than ever.
Read MoreOne of the most polarizing races on North Carolina’s ballot this year is the fight for Superintendent of Public Instruction, the chief administrative officer for the state’s public school system. Mo Green, the Democratic candidate, is the former Superintendent of Guilford County Schools. Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee, is a registered nurse from Cary who homeschooled her children, running on a platform of parental rights, a reorganization of educational institutions and funding, and opposition to critical race theory.
Read MoreThe former president’s nonsensical tirade against Haitian migrants was perhaps the most replayed sound bite of the night for both its absurdity and humor. However, the implications of amplifying this debunked conspiracy theory to over 70 million viewers was anything but funny. According to NBC News, at least 33 bomb threats were made in Springfield to schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
Read MoreFor voters who saw Kamala as undefined, the convention was a prime opportunity to get to know the Democratic nominee—her story, policies, personality, and all. Did the convention have this effect on undecided voters? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—after weeks of uncertainty and confusion, the Democratic Party is wholly energized and ready to heed Kamala’s plea of getting down to business.
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