Over the years, many people have wanted their states to secede from the Union, meaning leave the United States. Several proposals have been made, but so far none have accomplished their goal. Continue Reading
A big part of every student’s journey through school is reading the great novels of American and English literature. They challenge students to consider new ideas. Some of these towering works include Continue Reading
As the head of the executive branch, the president must enforce legislation and, in some cases, Supreme Court decisions favorable to their administration. To meet the office’s demands, hundreds of federal agencies Continue Reading
A Pew Research poll shows that most Americans believe social media has damaged our politics and society. To those familiar with political discussions on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, this finding does Continue Reading
Are universities and schools politically biased? There is more and more concern that educators have become intolerant of political ideas they disagree with. Professors and teachers have come under increasing criticism for Continue Reading
A poll by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Real Clear Education, and College Pulse asked about 20,000 students at 55 campuses across America about their current attitudes on the First Continue Reading
Cancel culture is a form of online shaming. It has become the ultimate form of public shaming in the 21st century. Social media has made this method controlling others easier. Whether through Continue Reading
While some would argue that we can create a more civil society through regulating speech, it seems that these efforts to silence are little more than tyranny. They may be an attempt Continue Reading
We’ve had a lot of protests lately, and in many of them, the cry has been “no justice, no peace.” Simply put, it means the protesters promise to continue their aggressive dissent Continue Reading
The folks at Gallup are saying 86% of respondents to a recent “American Views” survey believe the media is biased. People saw only a small amount of bias in their own favorite Continue Reading
America has always been considered a melting pot: a place where people of all cultures, races, and religions could live together. This idea was cemented during the decades of mass immigration after Continue Reading
How Did It Begin? DACA stands for Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals, an executive policy ordering the United States Department of Homeland Security to halt deporations of immigrants brought to the United Continue Reading
There are symbols and signs that push us toward certain ideas. One of these is color. We may not realize it, but the political and natural world is full of secret messages Continue Reading
American cities burn and violence is rampant – all in the name of justice for one dead man: George Floyd. None can deny that his death was a tragedy and that protest Continue Reading
During the recent riots, President Donald Trump blamed Antifa for the mayhem on America’s streets. The president announced that he would label the group a domestic terrorist organization. Let’s explore what Antifa Continue Reading
Political differences haven’t always caused such division between Americans. In recent history, Democrats and Republicans could debate ideas without hating each other. If two individuals disagreed on politics and social values, they Continue Reading
Often called the Grand Old Party or the GOP, the Republican Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as a coalition of Continue Reading
The party traces its roots to 1792. Followers of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison created the Democratic-Republican Party in opposition to the Federalist Party. Under the guidance of Alexander Hamilton and John Continue Reading
A recent study revealed that a growing number of citizens living in western nations are becoming dissatisfied with their democratic governments. But why is this the case? What is Democracy? A democracy Continue Reading
While Democrats and Republicans run the United States government today, that hasn’t always been the case. When the United States began, there were no formal political parties. That didn’t last long, and Continue Reading
Today, the Republican and Democratic Parties take turns holding the reins of power in the United States, but other political parties have existed through our nation’s history. In the beginning, there were Continue Reading
What is impeachment and how is it used? What happens when a president is impeached? Although the term may sound common today, only three presidents in the history of the US have Continue Reading
Political discussions tend to revolve around the ideas and policies of different political parties. Would it be possible, though, for the American political system to function without parties? Party Politics and the Continue Reading