It is not surprising that many voters have lost confidence in our Democratic politicians, especially after what happened in the 2024 elections. Democrats who want their voter base to trust them need to run on a platform that actually holds political leaders accountable. There can be no more “forgive and move on”. That mentality is […]
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What Is The Future of Political Parties?
The foundations of American political parties are cracking. For decades, the two major parties have relied on steadfast if predictable coalitions of voters. Democrats (D) banked on urban liberals, labor unions and a diverse array of minority groups. Republicans (R) held a firm grip on white evangelical Christians, suburban families and business interests. But those […]
Why Former Press Secretary’s Departure Proves the Two-Party System Is Broken
The former press secretary of the Biden administration and prominent figure of the Democratic Party, Karine Jean-Pierre, announced her departure from the Democratic Party earlier this summer. In a press release for her book, “Independent,” Jean-Pierre stated that she is now, you guessed it, a member of the Independent Party. The description of the book […]
How Both Parties Fail Rural America
When election season rolls around, politicians always claim to be the voice of rural Americans – no matter their party. The reality, however, is when you drive through rural neighborhoods you often see boarded-up storefronts and shuttered hospitals, with no politicians in sight. Politicians only care when it gets them elected, and those promises made […]
Can Musk Do What Democrats Cannot – Break the Republican Party?
One common critique of the Democratic Party is its chronic inability to present as a united front. Unlike Republicans, who have successfully rallied behind Donald Trump, Democrats struggle to back just one single candidate. The GOP has increasingly become the Trump party, with critics likening the loyalty to cult-like, where actions are almost never questioned. […]
The White House passes GOP spending bill
In breaking news, the House has recently passed the GOP’s funding bill. The bill was approved on Tuesday, with a 217 to 213 vote. Only 1 Republican opposed it, while 1 Democrat supported it. The House Republicans had the majority of votes and have shown an unwillingness to work with the Democrats. Under their views […]
Op-Ed: The World Will Continue to Hate the U.S.
The United States has long grappled with fluctuating global perceptions, often oscillating between admiration and animosity. Of course, to the Americans, everyone loves them, the world revolves around them, and people want to migrate to their fantastic country because they’re simply “the best.” This foolish, narcissistic and self-serving mindset is what makes the rest of […]
Republicans Feud Over Worker Visas
With less than a month to go until inauguration day, strife has already begun to wear at the foundation of the new MAGA administration. Many right-wing politicians are voicing concern over support from some of the Trump administration’s most potent players for H-1B visas – documentation that allows non-immigrants permits to work in the United […]
Health Care is Not a Persuading Topic Amongst Republicans
This week, Donald Trump gave a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. In his speech, the topic of health care was hardly talked about by Trump or other speakers. “The silence is surprising, given health care makes up the largest chunk of the federal budget, nearly $2 trillion, as well as 17% of U.S. economic […]
Republicans Blame Biden, He Blames Putin for High Gas Prices
On Tuesday March 8th, President Biden announced that he was putting in place a ban on imports of Russian oil and other energy. Despite acknowledging that this ban would cause a rise in domestic oil prices for the U.S., Biden announced the ban as retaliation for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, there is conflicting opinion on what the true cause of the price spike is, and when it really started.