On Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser won the city’s Democratic primary, all but guaranteeing her re-election in November. If she is reelected, she would be the second mayor in city history to achieve three consecutive terms; tying with the...
Nearly half the people in the world barred from voting due to criminal history live in the United States. To champion democracy over authoritarianism, we must address this injustice.
Without the filibuster and with more legislation passed, voters could judge their senators on tangible policies and voting records. For those who favor responsiveness over milquetoast compromises, revoking or reforming the filibuster is a step forward.
Although at least 15 cities and localities across the country allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, green card holders — who are lawful permanent residents of the city — don’t have a say in D.C. local elections.
Bundling is incredibly lucrative for political campaigns, allowing “front” organizations to disguise individual, business, and interest groups’ contributions.
The balanced budget amendment would enact a permanent austerity policy and represent an overwhelming conservative victory in the fight to shape the nation’s economic system.
Recent scandals have put Big Tech back on the political agenda, but clear ideological differences between parties show that regulation is still a long way off.
The NBA is attempting to balance their players’ and fans’ voices while playing nice with the CCP and profiting from China’s lucrative market.
The U.S. needs political parties that are responsive to the needs of constituents. We need change, and we need more people like India Walton running for office.