“Following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the nation erupted with several emotions: grief, anxiety, and confusion. Less than ten days after her death, President Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ginsburg’s vacant seat on the Supreme Court. The day of her nomination marked thirty-five days before the presidential election; the shortest period of time between a Supreme Court nomination and an election in United States history.”
Read More“Looking forward, Trump’s reckless strategy is certain to prolong this endless election cycle. A political battle will quickly turn into a legal one — as an avalanche of lawsuits and countersuits concerning the legitimacy of mail-in ballots likely stands in between either candidate and an official victory. It didn’t have to be this way, but with Trump throwing all democratic norms to the wind, only the final counting of votes and perhaps the courts can tell us who the President of the United States will be come January 2021.”
Read More“Between the two, a Biden victory is more probable. Biden flipped the second district in Nevada; meaning that if he wins Wisconsin, Nevada, and either Michigan or Georgia, he will win the election regardless of North Carolina or Pennsylvania.”
Read More“Traditionally, the Lone Star State has been a given for Republican candidates. Now, polls show President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden going neck and neck. And with 38 Electoral College votes, the state could be a game changer if Biden manages to flip it.”
Read More“Bush v. Gore was a famously questionable Supreme Court decision which decided the 2000 Presidential Election. It could decide the 2020 Presidential Election, too .”
Read More“While many Americans are voting for the candidates they wish to see in office, the procedures for how their votes are casted and counted are being litigated in almost every level of the courts. The outcome of these cases could affect who can vote and how many votes are counted. Therefore, they could affect the outcome of the election as a whole.”
Read More“n the first presidential debate, Trump refused to say whether he would accept the results of the election if he were to lose come November. He plainly stated that he “can’t go along” with a result from mail-in ballots. Additionally, Trump said he will be counting on the Supreme Court to look at the ballots. He went on to insinuate that he may not “need” the Court to settle the election. These turns of phrase only serve to confirm his expectation that the Court will help him remain in power if he loses, but that he won’t take it to the Court if he wins.”
Read More“Other methods of foreign interference are much more subtle, such as state-sponsored forms of media that can reach and misinform voters. William Evanina, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, released a statement in early August in which he states that the governments of China, Russia, and Iran are attempting to interfere with the 2020 Presidential Election. When asked about the report, President Trump said that his administration would look “very closely” into it.”
Read More“If it feels like some sick game to get over 270 electoral votes by cobbling together a map of states, that’s because it is. The defining issues of our time, like the COVID-19 response, racial equity, and health care ought to be decided by one person, one vote. Unfortunately, those aren’t the rules by which we play. To restore decency to our country, it is imperative that we find our way to 270 electoral votes. A victory right here in North Carolina can ensure it if the Blue Wall falters once more.”
Read More“Four years ago, the 2016 Presidential Election was nearing an end and Hillary Clinton was expanding her lead in the polls. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s chances of victory were looking pretty slim. As we know, though, he did win. Now, as we near yet another close Presidential Election, the question on many Americans’ minds is: can Trump do it again?”
Read More“The 2020 election has raised questions about the security of US voting methods. President Trump has often pleaded for the American people to take caution when voting by mail due to the “incredible fraud” that occurs. In the past few weeks, doubt about election security was bolstered due to multiple controversies over ballot boxes in California.”
Read More“The pandemic has changed a lot about this year’s election — from how we vote to what we value — but perhaps the greatest change of all will come on Election Night. An influx of mail-in ballots means vote counting will be slower. The process could take days, maybe even weeks, and for the first time in a long time, November 3rd could come and go without an agreed upon winner.”
Read More“Regardless of the outcome, North Carolina will play a substantial role in the process. Whether North Carolina will lean to the right or to the left remains to be seen, however, this election will likely be a window into future elections and show how influential North Carolina is.”
Read More“The 2020 elections in new North Carolina districts could have a significant impact on both North Carolina and national politics while also providing a window to examine gerrymandering and its problems.”
Read More“Greece has made it clear that they are not open to letting in Syrian migrants. In addition to building a wall, Greece has fired tear gas at refugees, shot at the sea near dingeys, and recently suspended registration of asylum claims - a violation of 1951 Geneva Convention on Refugees. The anti-refugee action in Greece has been supported across the EU, with the President of the European Commission describing Greece as Europe’s “shield” from refugees entering.”
Read More“Despite its lack of voter priority, climate change is one of the biggest threats to face the world, and political action is needed immediately to slow its shocking predictions. The United Nations Climate Panel warns that the world has until 2030 to prevent ‘irreversible damage from climate change.’ The five warmest Augusts have all occurred since 2015, evidently showing that the climate is warming, with the year 2020 on course to be the warmest year ever recorded. With the warmest year upcoming, it is crucial to highlight why climate change matters in the 2020 Election.”
Read More“By utilizing protests and social media, Millennials and Generation Z are pushing for their voice to be heard in this upcoming election. While this increased awareness has resulted in a great push for social change will younger generations’ influence be enough to sway the election one way or the other?”
Read More“Considering the origins and deployment of the very utterance “Law and Order,” it is clear that this slogan is used to tap into fears surrounding protests, crime, and nonwhite people, which subsequently justifies legislation that targets nonwhite communities. While law and order has been a big talking point for President Trump, it is unclear whether voters will buy his arguments or shift to Biden’s more pluralistic framework.”
Read More“From people losing their jobs to schools shutting down, there’s no question life has been turned upside down by the outbreak of COVID-19. And just as the virus has changed the way Americans go about their day to day lives, it has also reshaped the way we conduct elections. Now, as the nation looks toward reclaiming its future, how we vote and what we value has shifted greatly.”
Read More“Inspired by the protests in Hong Kong, Thailand has begun to revolt. What started as protests run by students at campuses steadily grew into a movement that touches on deeply-rooted problems in Thailand’s government, monarchy, and constitution.”
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