How Politics Compounded a Hostage Family’s Grief
For any person facing the trauma of a hostage situation, the nightmare event is often compounded by the politics of the situation. The political dynamics can be further complicated if the hostage situation is a particularly high-profile case. This...
Why Aren’t More People Running for President?
Why Aren't More People Running for President?
The Presidential election of 2020 is drawing near and for many, the selection of the two leading candidates representing the Republican and Democratic parties can seem like a foregone conclusion. But why isn't...
The Topic Biden Keeps Dodging
President-elect Joe Biden has made many bold promises and announced multiple ambitious plans since winning the election, but he has yet to address a few important topics. Despite his pledge to put “unprecedented transparency (at the) core of his...
The Four Quadrants of American Politics
Politics can be a complicated topic. With the red side and the blue side, left and right, and all the different ideologies out there, it can get confusing no matter what your beliefs may be. To simplify, many people...
What Does the ICC Putin Arrest Warrant Actually Mean?
What Does the ICC Putin Arrest Warrant Actually Mean?
The arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of intervening in the 2014 Ukrainian uprising has grabbed the attention of the world....
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
The act of voting is a fundamental component of democracy and a cornerstone of American society. But have you ever wondered why American elections happen on a Tuesday in November? This...
Most Offensive Campaign Ads Ever Produced
Political campaigns have a long history of producing a wide range of ads, from inspiring to outright offensive. Campaign ads have been utilized for decades, and both the positive and negative consequences are plentiful. This article will look at...
Do men and women vote differently?
Do Men and Women Vote Differently?
The modern world has undergone a lot of change and voters no longer stick to traditional concepts. Political views, opinions and decisions are largely dominated by the current condition and issues. As the number...
Most Successful Third-party Presidential Candidates
While the United States has had a two-party system for most of its history, it has not been uncommon to have separate, unaffiliated parties running for office, offering a unique perspective, alternative values, and a potential change of course....
Historic Presidential Campaign Collapses
The U.S. Presidential election is one of the most iconic and controversial events in American history. For those that are aspiring to the highest office in the nation, a campaign can be grueling and exhausting. However, it is only...

























