The Obama administration made cybersecurity a top priority. After campaigning on the issue, what will President Trump do to improve the cyber resilience?
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LGBTQ Candidates Try to Make History in 2016 Election
The visibility of LGBTQ candidates this election cycle shows that the fight for LGBTQ rights remains strong, promoting equality one candidate at a time.
The US Presidential Debate Is Dead
We’re now haunted by the shambling corpse of a presidential debate littered with questions about pop culture and political branding over actual policy content.
What Is Our Obligation? The Refugee Crisis and the US Elections
This election cycle has been a whirlwind of high emotions and increased division in our country. As the rest of the world watches our presidential election in astonishment, we have admittedly been less concerned with the issues facing the rest of the international...
Where Are Millennials Now?
Millennials — fed up with the lack of thoughtful policies and the grim picture of the future — seek a genuine change in U.S. politics.
The Continuing Assault on LGBT Rights
Despite a majority of Americans expressing support for the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges, a number of state legislators continue to introduce bills that aim to erode LGBT rights. Within the past few months,...
Sinking Into Debt: Can Congress Move Quickly Enough To Save Puerto Rico?
With over $72 billion in debt, Puerto Rico is in the midst of a battle in Congress and the courts to help bring relief to its 3 million U.S. citizens.
May It Please the Court … but Mostly the Senate
Justice Scalia’s recent passing has created a political hailstorm, bringing the Supreme Court into the heat of electoral primary politics.
The Flint Water Crisis: Who’s to Blame?
Flint’s residents deserve a thorough FBI investigation of the Flint Water Crisis, and Congress must hold those responsible accountable for their actions.