politicians

The Evolving Role of Celebrities In American Politics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From success stories to failures, celebrities have left their mark in the world of politics.…

January 16, 2024

Are Aging Politicians and Supreme Court a Rising Gerontocracy?

Aimi Wen, Duke University

As a young voter, I do not see myself represented by our politicians — most of whom are older than me by at least four decades.…

November 11, 2020

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Ruth Bader Ginsburg

We Need To Stop Idolizing Political Figures — Including Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While the Supreme Court Justice did a lot of good in her lifetime, she wasn’t perfect. Ultimately, the lionizing of public officials makes it harder to hold them accountable when they make mistakes.…

October 13, 2020

4 Characteristics That Americans Look for in Their Political Leaders

SPONSOREDandIan Friedel

When looking for the next person to elect for office, what should that politician look like?…

April 3, 2017