In the midst of die-hard Trump country, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin won a surprising victory over his Republican Patrick Morissey. Aided by his incumbency advantage and a strategic vote on Brett Kavanaugh, Manchin will hold his seat for another term.
“With the midterm elections now giving Democrats control of the House and Republicans an expanded majority in the Senate, it is safe to assume that gridlock in Washington is about to get even worse.”
Read More“It is predicted that by the year 2040, 30 percent of the Senate will represent two-thirds of the United States population. The lack of fairness and democratic functionality in this arm of government raises the question: why do we need the Senate?”
Read More“On November 7th, just one day after the midterm elections, Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the request of President Trump. Matthew Whitaker, who had been Sessions’ chief of staff, was selected by Trump to assume the role of Acting Attorney General. To say that the decision was unpopular would be an understatement.”
Read More“Now, the United States government must listen to its own veterans, along with those impacted by Agent Orange on a global scale, to provide restitution for the suffering it caused, and to move forward as a force for good in the world.”
Read More“Beto’s loss on Tuesday was a win for his state and for the country. His future as a leader and advocate is bright, and another Senate race or even a presidential contest could be on his horizon.”
Read More“McBath’s life story is incredibly unique — and it’s not easy to find candidates with deeply personal life stories who are willing to open up about their lives and accept criticism in the wake of tragedy.”
Read More“While the repercussions associated with the most drastic of economic downturns are often too ominous to grasp, the government would do well to accept that it is merely a part of the business cycle.”
Read More“Last Tuesday, voters signaled that the people of Chapel Hill do care about the families and children suffering from insecure housing and homelessness. This outcome gives us hope that in the future more students statewide with insecure housing might be privy to more resources if and when similar political attitudes are expressed and political actions are taken.”
Read MoreLast week across the world saw deadly floods in Italy, Ethiopia appointing its first female President, and electricity returns to residents of the Gaza Strip.
Read More“Climate politics, as an existential turning point for the earth, may just as well be an existential turning point for “the normal way of things” in international relations.”
Read More“Trump’s comments have called into question NATO’s credibility, however, and have damaged US relations with other allies as well. Now, because of the President’s actions, NATO may no longer be able enforce the ‘New World Order.’”
Read More“We are seeing an even higher number of women running for public office in today’s midterm elections. In fact, scholars and pundits alike have suggested that we could be experiencing yet another “Year of the Woman.”
Read More“Although many politicians fear the cost of such changes, the core of American democracy is at stake should be plenty motivation to factor these costs into local, state, and even federal budgets if needed.”
Read MoreUS Representative David Price recently spoke with the Carolina Political Review about what he’s seen in his close to 30 years in Congress, what he views as the most pressing problems with politics, and what he predicts for tomorrow’s midterms.
Read More“If Twitter isn’t truly representative of our political discourse, it seems politicians and pundits haven’t received the memo.”
Read More“On January 23, 2017, merely three days after his inauguration, President Trump signed a newer, broader version of the Mexico City Policy into action. Last year’s ruling applies not just to family planning clinics, but to almost all types of healthcare facilities in countries receiving US aid.”
Read MoreA nonpartisan guide to the candidates and measures on the ballot for Chapel Hill voters at the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 6th.
Read More“The myriad of regulations on voting disproportionately target non-whites, working class individuals, college students, convicted felons, and those experiencing homelessness. Many speculate that such tactics have underlying partisan motives…[and are questionable] as to their place in a democracy.”
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