Sep 29, 2016
A previously unknown subculture has emerged onto the political
scene thanks to the 2016 presidential election. The alternative
right, known as the “alt-right,” is a diverse group of people who
identify as right-wing and are unified in opposition against
mainstream American conservatism. The movement — which has...
Sep 22, 2016
The presidential election is at a crossroads as the race is
beginning to tighten between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Now,
we’re entering a season of debates, with the first one kicking off
Monday, Sept. 26, at 9 p.m. from Hofstra University in New York.
Some predict this first debate could be the most-viewed in...
Sep 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton was sidelined by walking pneumonia this week,
lighting up the internet with speculations and rumors about her
health. These stories about the first female presidential candidate
shine a spotlight on one of the biggest issues in the campaign: the
role of gender in politics. Since Clinton was named...
Sep 8, 2016
In one of the most powerful transformations in the history of
American politics, African Americans shifted loyalties to the
Democratic Party while Republicans became the party of racial
conservatism. How and why did this happen? Did certain moments in
history cause this bipartisan ‘racial realignment?’ How has...