Joe Biden

Elmo stands in front of a grey staircase, flanked by brown walls, leading up to a set of blue doors. He is hugging an orange dolls close to his chest as he gives the audience a smile; the special kind, which is warm, and reassuring and promises you that everything will turn out all right in the end.

Elmo and Steve: “How Are You Doing?” Causes A Movement

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

From Sesame Street to Blue’s House, shedding light on the realities of mental health has taken center stage.…

February 23, 2024

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

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Late-Night Talk Shows Stand the Test of Time

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Nighttime broadcasts have been around forever — and that's where they'll stay. …

October 12, 2022

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Flashback Through 2021: The Defining Moments of the Year

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Several key political and entertainment events have shaped mainstream discourse. It’s time to remember some of these developments in time for the start of 2022.…

December 29, 2021

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Vaccine Is the New Vogue: Encouraging Young People to Vaccinate

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

As attempts to assuage public fears regarding the shot fail, the CDC resorts to the oldest trick in the book: celebrity endorsement.…

August 6, 2021

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Banning Menthol Cigarettes Is Lighting Up Passions

Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University

Those in favor cite the need to improve public health, but opponents have concerns over both freedom and the possibility for racially biased enforcement.…

May 25, 2021

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Loujain al-Hathloul and Saudi Arabia’s Distressing Human Rights Record

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The release of the prominent Saudi activist — who had been arrested for driving before the ban on women drivers was lifted — marks the beginning of Saudi Arabia’s superficial attempts to improve their human…

March 9, 2021

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A Kamala Harris Vice Presidency Is a Big Deal for Women

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

The second-highest office in the nation is now held by a Black, South Asian female politician — a historic milestone. …

January 31, 2021

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Will Biden Be Able To Create Peace Between the U.S. and Iran?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While dealing with the current political chaos in America, the president-elect may also need to focus his energy on the tensions rising between the two countries.…

January 17, 2021

What the Biden-Harris Administration Means for the Environment

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

The president and vice president-elect have made a lot of promises for the environment, but do they plan to follow through?…

January 16, 2021

Joe Biden’s First Day in Office Will Not Be Spent Saving DACA

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While one of the major promises the President elect made was to restore Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA), it seems that he now has other plans.…

January 2, 2021

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A Sexist Wall Street Journal Op-Ed Argued for Jill Biden To Drop the ‘Dr.’

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Wall Street Journal writer Joseph Epstein’s recent opinion piece was incredibly flawed and misogynistic.…

January 1, 2021

For Epic Rap Battles of History, Biden and Trump Debating

Epic Rap Battles of History Take on Trump and Biden

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

The comedic musical YouTube channel is taking on their biggest battle yet.…

October 30, 2020

The TikTok For Biden Account Is Trying To Reach Gen Z Voters

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

Over 400 content creators on the platform are collaborating to get out the vote for the upcoming election.…

October 28, 2020

Presidential debate. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

7 Most Shocking Moments in Presidential Debate History

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

The recent chaotic political exchange between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is but one of many startling political conferences in U.S. record.…

October 14, 2020

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@Soyouwanttotalkabout Makes It Easy To Stay Politically Informed

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

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

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

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 Fake News Became So Widespread and How To Put a Stop to It

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Many people are now relying on social media as their news sources, where misinformation spreads as fast as wildfire.…

September 10, 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

The RNC Proved That Republicans Are Who They Have Always Been

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Although the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) came under unprecedented circumstances, the messaging was consistent: They don't like Democrats.…

September 4, 2020