2020 Presidential Election

In an article about @soyouwanttotalkabout, an illustration by Daisy Daniel's of a phone with the words progressive politics on it

@Soyouwanttotalkabout Makes It Easy To Stay Politically Informed

This Instagram account has everything you need to know about current politics and social justice issues.…

September 26, 2020

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A Young Person’s Guide To Being an Informed Voter for the 2020 Election

There can be a lot confusion around voting, but when the stakes are high, it's important to know what's going on. Here's a quick guide.…

September 19, 2020

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How To Get Involved in the 2020 Presidential Election

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Through phone banking, social media and more, you can advocate for the issues that matter the most to you.…

September 10, 2020

In an article about Joe Biden and the climate crisis, a photo of protesters and a sign reading, "There is no Planet B."

Will Electing Joe Biden Be Enough To Avert the Climate Crisis?

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The Democratic nominee's environmental justice plans are similar to the Green New Deal, but he has yet to commit his support to the resolution.…

August 29, 2020

Image of Amy Schumer in article about celebrities who should run for president

4 Politically-Minded Celebrities That Should Run for President

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

These influential and socially aware individuals are more than capable of running the Oval Office.…

August 26, 2020

‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections’ Communicates a Dire Warning for November

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

This new HBO documentary exposes the terrifying vulnerabilities in the American voting system that cannot be ignored in 2020.…

July 28, 2020

In an article about political language and the confusion it can cause, an illustration by Sid Estelle of a student looking confused at a history textbook as Joe Biden and Donald Trump debate behind them

How Political Language Confuses Us Out of Political Power

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Cryptic terms and complicated processes can obscure how power is actually exercised in this country, and make politics inaccessible to the public.…

July 16, 2020

The New Voter’s No-Sweat Guide to Voting

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Election season is upon us, and learning how to vote is the first step to exercising your rights. Here are the basics of the process for all you new voters out there.…

July 1, 2020

in an article about out-of-state students voting, four people lining up outside of a voting booth

Dear Out-of-State College Students, You Have a Special Power — Your Vote

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

When your home and your school fall in different states or electoral precincts, you have the opportunity to make the most out of your voting power.…

June 12, 2020

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2020 Presidential Election