Party platforms evolve, party ideals even flip-flop, but for over 100 years, the Democrats have been represented by a donkey and Republicans have been represented by an elephant. Interestingly enough, the Democrats have never officially declared the donkey their symbol (Republicans, on the other hand, have fully embraced the elephant and adopted it as their […]
Republican Views On The Take a Knee Movement
When Colin Kaepernick took the news by storm by kneeling during the national anthem, people throughout the country were divided by the meaning and impact of the gesture. While Liberal media took the side of the protesters without necessarily analyzing the content of their efforts, Conservatives have seen the kneeling as disrespectful to the flag […]
History of Antifa
Garnering intense coverage from every side of the political spectrum, Antifa has been the subject of contentious debate over the past few years. Questions have been buzzing all around about what the organization is, who they are, and whether violence is ever an acceptable thing within the political sphere. Regardless of your political stance, it […]
What Is Democratic Socialism? Democratic Socialism Definition
Democratic socialism is a decades-old political philosophy which has seen a resurgence in recent years. Proponents of democratic socialism believe that political democracy and social ownership of the means of production should run in conjunction, and they also believe that both self-management and democratic management of economic institutions within some kind of decentralized planned socialist […]
What Is The 14th Amendment? 14th Amendment Definition
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important and most frequently cited amendments in American jurisprudence, and its applicability, as well as its definition, have been shaped by a number of landmark cases. Ratified in 1868, after the conclusion of the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship to every […]
What Is The Bill Of Rights? Bill Of Rights Definition
The Bill of Rights is comprised of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments are a series of rights and protections of the people. Many were written in response to actual or perceived injustices inflicted on the colonists by the English government. The amendments continue to guide American politics. It’s important […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can the Media Influence Elections?
Can the media impact how we vote? Short answer? Yes. Long answer? There’s a lot to cover. The media is important for providing people with information, as well as presenting and shaping opinions. These factors can have a tremendous amount of influence on how voters vote. The media is an important source of information for […]