Very few people who are well versed in politics have not heard the stereotype that Republicans are the party of racism and discrimination. But what exactly are Republican views on civil rights? Are they as outrageous as the media makes them out to be? The involvement of today’s two major parties in the civil rights […]
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Democratic Views On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
Vaping is one of the biggest new fads out there, and this is exactly what makes it so worrisome. Originally intended to be a less-dangerous alternative for cigarette smokers, vaping and e-cigarettes have spread to non-smokers across the country, and have even begun to take root in high schools and middle schools. It is for […]
Republican Views On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
Every generation seems to have its vice-turned-health-crisis. The newest is vaping. Largely replacing cigarette smoking in the younger generations, vaping nevertheless has its own health implications. While vaping itself doesn’t seem like an issue that would cause much partisan debate, the regulations around it and the industries associated with it have sparked much controversy of […]
Republican Views On Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies
There has been an exponential growth in the popularity of cryptocurrencies – digital assets whose existence is entirely online but can be exchanged for commodities or services. This, in part, is due to the fact that they grant a degree of user confidentiality or anonymity. However, this anonymity has as well caused headaches for governments, […]
Democratic Views On The U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem
Conflicts in the Middle East, and especially those ongoing between Israel and Palestine, have long been a hot-button issue for politicians and voters on both sides of the aisle. While this is an extremely complex and multifaceted situation, there are general trends in the positions held by members of the Democratic Party. Most people on […]
Republican Views On The U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem
The official coronation of the United States embassy in Jerusalem on May 14th completed a long-awaited milestone in US-Israeli relations, but the relocation from Tel-Aviv continues to garner controversy and has polarized international opinion. On May 14th, the anniversary of Israeli independence according to the Hebrew Calendar, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, were […]
Republican Views On Unemployment
Unemployment is at one of its highest levels in the history of this country, and each party has its own philosophy on how to combat the problem. Republican views on unemployment revolve around the idea that the best resolution to unemployment is economic growth. Republicans believe in pursuing free market policies that can grow the […]
Republican Views On Terrorism
As terrorist attacks grow more and more frequent and the world tries to decide if it is able to unite against ISIS or if there are too many other conflicting issues to be addressed, what action each party would take in regards to a terrorist threat grows increasingly important. Americans want to know that there […]
Republican Views On Stem Cell Research
As controversial as political issues can be, the biggest debates spawn from issues that cross political and ethical ideals. For this reason, stem cell research is a particularly controversial issue. However, the highly contended issue stays fairly staunchly within party lines. 76 percent of Democrats would like to see the government do away with restrictions […]
Democratic Views on College Tuition
One fact that both parties can agree on is that college tuition has risen far more rapidly than inflation, leaving us with an unsustainable system that is selling today’s youth short. The matter of contention, of course, is how to fix the problem. While Republicans look to remove the government from the equation and privatize […]
Republican Views on the Electoral College
The concept of the electoral college has become increasingly controversial as the years have gone on. Two of our last three presidents lost the popular vote, and that has brought a lot of attention to the mechanisms of the electoral process. Many have begun to examine the electoral college as an outdated system and to […]
Republican Views on Religion
Americans are guaranteed both freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. Where these two issues meet can be a very contentious topic. At what point does ensuring freedom of religion become interfering with it? At what point does separating the government from religion violate peoples’ freedom to practice it? These issues have […]
Republican Views on Net Neutrality
Donald Trump’s presidency brought with it a slew of conflict over deregulation initiatives. Perhaps the most controversial of these was the battle over Net Neutrality. In December of 2017, the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality regulations that had been in place since 2015. Reactions to this were far spread, ranging from celebration […]
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Democratic Views on Gun Control
The second amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees its people the right to “keep and bear arms.” The extent to which this phrase allows government control of firearms in America has been a highly contested issue, especially in recent years. The Democratic Party wishes to see a stricter regulation of firearms, especially assault weapons. […]
Democratic Views on Defense Spending
Defense spending is an aspect of the U.S. budget that has fluctuated greatly throughout the years. Spending on military and defense has fluctuated greatly during the time between World War II and present time. Defense spending increased after WWII and into the Korean War, then began to decrease during the 1970’s. It rose during the […]
Democratic Views On Crime
While the view of many conservatives and Republicans is that Democrats and liberals are soft on crime, the Democratic pushback is frequently that an adequate response to crime must be manifold. Rather than being soft on crime, Democratic views on crime instead favor an approach that includes more than just a rigidly punitive mindset. While […]
Democratic Views On Social Security
Social security is a tremulous issue. As Americans live longer and longer, the sustainability of social security as a system is being questioned. Democratic views on social security revive around reinstating the system’s sustainability without privatizing or cutting back benefits, stating “Democrats believe that after a life of hard work, you earn a secure retirement. […]
Democratic Views On Military Spending
U.S. spending on military and defense has fluctuated greatly during the time between World War II and present time. Spending increased from post-WWII levels and into the Korean War, then decreased during the 1970’s. It rose during Reagan’s time in office, declined when Clinton was president, rose again under Bush, and has been cut substantially […]
Democratic Views On Banking Regulation
Banking reform is a topic that poses a great challenge in discussions for laymen and politicians alike. While many immediately recognize the importance of the subject matter, the content is complex and convoluted. Simply understanding the subtle intricacies and minutia of finance, economics, and banking is an undertaking many devote years, if not decades, to […]
Democratic Views on Education
The Democratic Party is dedicated to reforming the educational system in the United States. Democratic views on education include tax benefits and reformed financial aid programs for college tuition, saving and creating more teaching jobs, expand education options for low-income youth, and revamping standardized testing to test more complex skills.
Democratic Views On Global Warming
Global warming is an extremely complex political issue. First and foremost, there is political conflict regarding whether or not global warming is occurring. There are groups working to both raise alarm over the issue and to minimize the concern regarding it, making it difficult for the general population to know what and who to believe. […]
Democratic Views on Gay Marriage
Same-sex marriage is becoming increasingly important in America. The up-and-coming voters put a good deal of weight on the issue, making it a topic that could make or break elections in the coming years. Democratic views on gay marriage support full equality under the law for same-sex couples. Democrats believe that gay marriage should be […]
Democratic Views On Israel
Israel and its conflict with Palestine became a political issue in the United States long ago. The Israel lobby, also known as the Zionist lobby, has been active in the United States since approximately the 19th century. This lobby works to influence the U.S. government in ways similar to Zionist ideology or in ways that […]
Democratic Views on Energy
As new technology develops, energy is an increasingly controversial and increasingly important issue. Democratic views on energy revolve around the concept of preserving our energy sources and our environment for future generations. Democrats believe in balancing environmental protection with resource development. They wish to see America energy independent, and do not believe this is possible […]
Democratic View on Immigration
As the 2016 election draws closer, the party’s views on immigration are becoming increasingly important. With a larger and larger percentage of voters being immigrants, these policies have the ability to make or break an election. Even non-immigrants are beginning to view this as a larger issue. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center […]
Democratic Views on Small Business
Democrats are aware that small businesses are the engines that drive the economy of this great nation. From high-tech startups to family-owned restaurants, small business owners and entrepreneurs are crucial elements of our economy and our communities. Like Republicans, Democrats see the value of small businesses, but they take a different route towards trying to […]
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Republican Views On Birthright Citizenship
In late October 2018, President Donald Trump announced that he is preparing an executive order with the intention of nullifying the long-accepted constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship in the United States. “We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in and has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of […]
Who Is Brett Kavanaugh?
After much public scrutiny and several weeks of grueling press coverage, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States in October of 2018. While many of us heard the accusations and Kavanuahg’s rebuttals against them, what many never got to hear was the actual background of the 114th Supreme Court justice. […]
Why Midterm Elections Are Important
Voting is one of the founding principles that Democracy is built upon, and it should never be taken for granted. However, many people tend to focus in on presidential elections, and let midterm elections fall to the wayside. Voter turnout for midterm elections has always been conspicuously low. While this is understandable, because presidential elections […]
Libertarian Views On Global Warming
Libertarians agree that global warming is real and the climate is changing in a manner that will make it difficult for our planet to accommodate its current population. This has damaged the coral reefs, hurt plant life, caused droughts and flooding. It’s definitely a human disaster and Libertarians believe they can combat this issue once […]
Democratic Views On Foreign Policy
Foreign policy is an incredibly contentious issue between parties. Democratic views on foreign policy include a generous foreign aid policy, giving aid to distressed countries. This is based heavily on a Forward Engagement based foreign policy, meaning addressing problems early before they become crises and having the forces to deal with these threats as soon […]
Democratic Views On Illegal Immigration
America was founded on the principles of diversity and acceptance, including accepting immigrants into the country. While both parties agree on continuing to support immigration, they disagree on what to do about those who enter the country by anything but the accepted method. The Democratic view on immigration is based on the idea that the […]
History of the Take a Knee Movement
With dozens of players per game kneeling for the national anthem and far more fans protesting and even boycotting the NFL over these acts of protest, it’s likely you’ve heard of the “Take a Knee Movement,” whether you’re a sports fan or not. The phrase “Take a Knee” itself has become a way to express […]
Arguments Against Trump’s Tax Bill
Taxes are one of the few certainties in life, and this makes them one of the most contentious political topics out there. Any small change has a ripple effect throughout the economy, and large changes can entirely reshape how much a family spends and gets back throughout the year. Add to that a president who […]
Democratic Views On Planned Parenthood
Articulating the views of any party on Planned Parenthood poses a particularly onerous challenge. As with most party views, there are core similarities that are common, but this unique topic can also prove particularly difficult and divisive for many, regardless of party affiliation. The primary reason for this is that one of the services Planned […]
How Do Political Views Change With Age?
There is evidence that voting preferences and political views change with age. Of course, this is a broad stroke statement and many people buck any observable trends. Some people will form defined political beliefs at a young age and will stick with those beliefs throughout their life. Still, many people’s beliefs change as the years […]