Articles Containing Tag: presidential elections
The Changing Way We Elect Presidents
Every four years, the United States goes through another presidential election. Most of the time, it probably seems straightforward, but… Read More
The Electoral College: Has It Outlived Its Usefulness?
Since the United States Constitution was ratified, the president has been chosen by a group of electors called the Electoral… Read More
American Elections: A History of Controversy
Usually, presidential elections go smoothly, with a winner being declared immediately after Election Day. But, as we see now in… Read More
How Economics Has Shaped Elections
Come Election Day, the economy always plays an important role in voters’ choices. From tax cuts to investment in roads… Read More
The Importance of Political National Conventions
Every four years, the major political parties in the United States – the Republicans and the Democrats – hold national… Read More
Joe Biden Gets Closer to Choosing a Running Mate
Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 election and challenge Donald Trump for the presidency. While Biden has been… Read More
The Spill: Douglass Toppled
Frederick Douglass Statue Torn Down Another casualty fell victim to the movement to get rid of historical statues from the… Read More
The Spill: China Lockdown Over
Chinese Lockdown Comes to an End As countries around the world enter lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the… Read More
The Spill: Perseverance For Mars
Student Names Mars Rover How would you like to name NASA’s Mars Rover? One lucky student got that honor after… Read More
Nevada Caucus: Will It Work Out Better Than in Iowa?
This week, all eyes are trained on Nevada as Democrats gather in caucus venues to select a candidate as nominee… Read More
Delegates and Superdelegates – What are They?
The road to becoming a nominee for president of the United States involves a small group of people known as… Read More