Politics

Government shutdowns are often a highly partisan issue. So how should we parse the most recent one?

Though American politics may seem more divided than ever, it's important to note the changes still taking place.

Echo chambers are creating insular factions and polarizing politics. Is this a problem? And is there a way out?

In November, Utah voters made medical marijuana legal with a ballot measure. However, legislation is already underway to restrict it.

Opinion: The GoFundMe campaign supporting the building of the proposed border wall has some fundamental philosophical problems.

This article focuses on California's recent passing of Proposition 12, or the "Farm Animal Confinement Initiative" and if it truly is doing enough to protect animals.

Political conspiracies can be laughably absurd, but what does it mean when they're so prevalent? How damaging can conspiracies be?

How do we move forward politically in a hyper-partisan society? How can we be centrist when there is so much people disagree on?

There are more women than ever up for election during this year's midterms. If many of them succeed, what might change?

In the wake of the mass murder at a Pittsburgh synagogue, this article explores Secondary Antisemitism as a form of erasure of the struggles of jewish people and its connection to this attack.

Even after Kavanaugh's confirmation, the decision is controversial.

The supposed harm to accused men seems to be superseding the real harm done to women.

What does it mean to have "himpathy," and how does this societal phenomenon affect survivors of sexual assault? This article uses the recent nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Senate hearings to explore this topic.

Men in power are used to getting their way through tactics like rhetoric.

What determines who we listen to in public discourse? And how should our system of government affect said discourse? This article explores how we should continue national discussions of sexual assault allegations.

Women's bodies are continually disrespected, and that misogynistic tendency came to the fore during Dr. Blasey's hearing against Brett Kavanaugh.

Though the New York Times op-ed on Trump's White House was published weeks ago, there are ethical questions about it that have yet to be discussed.

What do the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh mean, and how should we move forward?

The Federalist Papers show that the Supreme Court was supposed to be above politics. Is it too politicized now?

Does the Supreme Court help or hinder the U.S.'s democracy?