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2016 Presidential Election

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to run for President?

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A major consideration within American politics is the eligibility requirements of the President, in particular, the question of the “natural born” citizenship requirement. The...
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American History

Crtitque of the Electoral College System

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During the debate over the ratification of the Constitution in the late 1780s, a series of essays known as the Federalist Papers were written....
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American Economics

“FDR’s Folly” Book Review

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Throughout the 2003 book FDR's Folly: How Roosevelt and His New Deal Prolonged the Great Depression, Jim Powell argues that the policies of U.S....
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Comparative Politics

Hamas: Political Heroes or International Terrorists?

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In the Islamic world, there has been much debate over the relationship between Islam and politics. Some Muslims argue in favor of increased secularism,...
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American Economics

“The Elusive Republic” Book Review

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Throughout the 1980 book The Elusive Republic: Political Economy in Jeffersonian America, Drew McCoy attempts to explore the competing economic visions in the U.S....
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2016 Presidential Election

Is Marco Rubio a Realist?

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In the Foreign Affairs article “Restoring America’s Strength,” US Senator Marco Rubio puts forward his vision for U.S. foreign policy assuming that he is...
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American History

ISIS: How and Where they Came From

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One major foreign policy issue facing the world over the past few years is the rise of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)....
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Essays

Does Media Bias Exist?

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Elite Media is defined as reporting of news and political events in as narrow a focus as possible, presumably to influence the political agenda...
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Comparative Politics

“Why Iran Should Get the Bomb” Article Review

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In his most recent Foreign Affairs article “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb,” political scientist Kenneth Waltz explores the background behind the debate over...
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OurWeek In Politics (January 1, 2025-January 8, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker
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Iran’s Execution Rate Surges In 2024: UN Reports Record Numbers

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Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, the highest total recorded in nine years and a 6% increase from the...
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Congress Certifies President-elect Trump’s 2024 Victory in Peaceful Transition

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On January 6, 2025, a joint session of Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, fulfilling a vital democratic...
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Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker

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On January 3, 2025, Congressman Mike Johnson narrowly secured reelection as House Speaker on the first ballot, overcoming resistance from hard-right Republican...
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Palestine Country Profile

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One of the most notable countries in the Middle East is Palestine. Officially known as the State of Palestine, Palestine is a Parliamentary Republic...
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The Elite Variable in Democracy

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John Higley and Michael Burton argue that the decisions by societal elites play a role in democratic transitions regime breakdowns in their 1989 article...
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In A Rare Bipartisan Vote, US Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

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The Senate gave overwhelming bipartisan approval on August 11 to a $1 trillion infrastructure bill to rebuild the nation’s deteriorating roads and bridges and...
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OurWeek In Politics (January 1, 2025-January 8, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker
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Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, the highest total recorded in nine years and a 6% increase from the...
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Congress Certifies President-elect Trump’s 2024 Victory in Peaceful Transition

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On January 6, 2025, a joint session of Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, fulfilling a vital democratic...
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