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In an article about the political demographic of wine moms, an illustration of someone holding wine in front of a TV screen.

Susan v. Trump: The Importance of the Wine Mom Demographic in Politics

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

These women played a major role in getting Biden elected as president, but is their shallow activism enough?…

September 6, 2021

An image depicting two people wearing masks walking away from anti mask protestors, demonstrating how the mask has become a culture war in America.

How the Mask Became the Latest American Culture War

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

COVID-19 has laid bare many issues in our society, including the politicization of everything — like masking up.…

July 1, 2021

Trump and the Capitol Riots Reveal a Democracy at Risk

Aimi Wen, Duke University

We must hold everyone who incited or participated in the Capitol riots accountable, to protect the future of our system of government.…

January 14, 2021

Chris Cuomo Provides a Shining Example for Journalists Across the Country

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

The CNN television journalist, known for his quick-thinking and tough questions, is rehabilitating the image of the media.…

December 7, 2020

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

Trump and Scientists Fight Over the Cause of the California Wildfires

Aimi Wen, Duke University

While the president blames the state for its fires, the wildfires continue to burn. Better climate change policies and forest management strategies are needed.…

October 14, 2020

Jim Gaffigan Ended His Political Silence To Speak Out Against Trump

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Usually silent on political issues, the comedian put his family-friendly jokes aside to express his vehement anger toward Donald Trump.…

September 5, 2020

WeChat, one of the potential victims of Trump's Clean Network plan

Trump’s Clean Network Is Set to Fracture the Internet

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

The plan will rid Americans of apps, telecommunications carriers and cloud-based services connected to Chinese companies.…

August 29, 2020

It’s Time for ESPN Employees to Stand Against the ‘No Politics’ Policy

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The network's 'no politics' policy is cowardly and absolutely unnecessary in today's climate.…

July 30, 2019

17 Staffers and Counting Have Left the Trump Administration

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

In honor of the president's two years in office, here's the most current list of everyone who's quit or been fired.…

January 4, 2019

The Search for the New York Times Op-Ed Author Has Become a Witch Hunt

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Place your bets — could the op-ed author be either Vice President Mike Pence or first lady Melania Trump?…

September 10, 2018

Samantha Bee Schools Everyone in the Art of Apology

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Samantha Bee’s apology to Ivanka Trump was the first real 'I’m Sorry' I have heard in a while.…

June 8, 2018

What to Expect from the North Korean Summit

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

Trump might be able to do some good if he can muster an ounce of diplomacy.…

June 6, 2018

Donald Trump’s Policies Are a Step Back for the Transgender Community

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

After making promises he failed to keep, Trump is making it harder for transgender citizens to be accepted and treated fairly.…

June 3, 2018

Roseanne Barr at the premiere of 'Rosanne'

ABC Drops ‘Roseanne’ After Racist Tweets

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Oh, the irony.…

May 30, 2018

The Truth About Sean Hannity

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Sean Hannity was just recently discovered to be the third mysterious client of Michael Cohen and he won’t stop denying it.…

May 1, 2018

What Does the FBI Raid of Trump’s Lawyer Mean for the Trump Administration?

Alex Johnson, New York University

It's not good.…

April 11, 2018

The Return of Amara Majeed

Sarah Lynch, Marist College

The Muslim-American activist who created the Hijab Project has returned to the national spotlight with a new mission: fighting an Obama-era program called CVE.…

April 1, 2018

A Message from The March for Our Lives in New York

Elise Bortz, New York University

The March for Our Lives in New York is a reminder of how urgently we need social changes.…

March 28, 2018

The Importance of The College Vote

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

Don't let people tell you that your vote does not matter. It does, especially if you are wishing for a change to happen.…

March 26, 2018

The Most Notable Departures from the Trump Administration

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many of the 35 people who have left the White House previously held positions involving communications or worked closely with President Trump.…

March 14, 2018

President Trump Has Ousted Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Reports indicate that Tillerson was unaware of his impending firing, which was announced as he was midway through a diplomatic trip through Africa.…

March 14, 2018

NAFTA Renegotiations Are Threatening Indigenous Mexicans

Study Breaks Writer

As Mexican, Canadian and American representatives begin to amend NAFTA, only Canada seems concerned with fixing the agreement’s human rights abuses.…

February 8, 2018

What Trump’s Solar Industry Tariffs Mean for Solar Power

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Fewer imports and fewer jobs means less green energy.…

February 3, 2018

Trump Guarantees Guantanamo Bay Will Remain Open

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Before his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump signed an executive order to keep open the controversial detention center.…

February 1, 2018

Trump’s State of the Union Addresses Immigration Reform

Alex Johnson, New York University

In his address, President Trump laid out a plan for incorporating bipartisan ideas into an immigration plan.…

January 31, 2018

3 Ways a Long-Term Government Shutdown Would Affect Colleges

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

If government money stops flowing, university systems across the country would freeze, including certain financial-aid packages and ongoing research grants. …

January 30, 2018

Salvadorans in Limbo After Trump’s Announcement to End TPS

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

The Trump administration could leave 200,000 Salvadorans deported after 17 years of building lives in the U.S. and despite obvious safety concerns in El Salvador.…

January 17, 2018