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.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Politics
A Future Without the Filibuster
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.
DC Leaders Should Focus on Voting Rights — But Not Just at the Federal Level
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.
The Bundle Blunder? The HLOGA’s Effects on Money & Influence in Politics
Bundling from non-lobbyists is incredibly lucrative for political campaigns. Not only are bundles unrestricted from donation disclosures, but they allow “front” organizations to disguise individual, business, and interest groups’ campaign contributions.
The Balanced Budget Amendment is a Terrible Solution to the National Debt Problem
The balanced budget amendment would enact a permanent austerity policy on the U.S. and represent an overwhelming conservative victory in the fight to shape the nation’s economic system.
Problems Arise in the Bipartisan Support for Big Tech Regulation
The recent Facebook outage and allegations of wrongdoing have put Big Tech back on the political agenda. However, clear ideological differences between parties show that regulation is still a long way off.
N.B.A. — No Bad-Mouthing Allowed
Amid growing opposition to China’s repressive policies, the NBA is attempting to balance their players’ and associations’ voices with millions of fans while playing nice with the CCP and profiting from China’s lucrative market.
India Walton — An Electoral Anomaly or an Ideological Paradigm Shift?
India Walton’s campaign is a wake-up call. The U.S. needs political parties that are responsive to the needs of constituents. We need change, and we need more people like Walton running for office.
Reharmonizing America’s Rule of Law
Judicial deference to federal agencies, administrative lawmaking, and executive overreach threaten to widen the already yawning chasm between U.S. citizens and those who shape our laws and society.