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The Push to Save Democracy in a Post-Trump America

Presidential power, when left unchecked, proves to be detrimental to the democratic process at large. And, at a moment in American history where public trust in the government continues to decline, it seems like there is no better time than the present to make a change.

The Immobile Colossus: Understanding the Death of Democrats’ Drug Pricing Legislation

Despite high hopes of passing drug pricing reforms, the unstoppable force of HR 3 appears to have met with an immovable object: centrist opposition.

2021 Virginia Gubernatorial Forecast

Tuesday’s election for Governor of Virginia is a state race in name only. Our forecast predicts that Glenn Youngkin will win the Virginia Governorship with a two-party vote share of 52.1%.

How Bad Housing Policy Can Shape a Nation

Single-family zoning ordinances are a form of exclusionary housing policy, and the impact of such housing segregation is wide-reaching.

Climate Change

Climate change will continue to produce extreme weather, and thus America must adapt to a “new normal” by updating infrastructure and responding to the diverse and multifaceted effects of global warming.

Beto Late Than Never

In deep-red Texas, where Democrats have failed to win statewide races after years of claiming victory was finally on the horizon, running Beto O’Rourke again — this time for governor — is less absurd than it seems.

With a Historic Mayoral Election Ahead: Will Boston’s Future Change?

In the next mayoral election happening this November, Boston will make history in electing its first woman of color. But with Election Day inching closer, the candidates’ differing stances on important issues have come into the limelight.

The American Woman

Women’s status in America has greatly adjusted and advanced alongside new feminist ideology despite obstacles such as the belittlement and criticism of the immense progress made for women in social, political, and economic domains.

Work À La Carte

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash recently proposed a ballot measure in Massachusetts that would classify drivers as independent contractors. Will this “work-a-la-carte” model deny worker their rights?

The FBI Killing of Fred Hampton: A Reminder For Young Organizers

Fifty-five years after the Black Panther Party's founding, Fred Hampton’s assassination by the U.S government reflects a troubled reminder for young organizers.