Could Texas Go Blue in 2020? Texas has long been considered one of the safest states for the Republican Party. Though its cities are mostly blue, its rural areas are deep red and make up a large proportion of its population. Could Texas go blue in 2020? The 2020 presidential election could be pivotal in […]
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Joe Biden’s Plan for the Economy The campaign trail for the 2020 election hasn’t been well-trod this year, particularly by Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. Between the worsening pandemic, social unrest, and President Trump’s mishandling of the nation’s crisis response, Biden hasn’t had much opportunity or need to make headlines. But on July 9, Biden […]
Cancel Culture Harms the Liberals' Cause
Cancel Culture Harms the Liberals’ Cause Cancel culture is the practice of withdrawing support from people or companies when they do or say something objectionable. The approach has been employed by both conservatives and liberals historically. But in 2020, liberals are more likely to take part in this phenomenon. Perhaps without knowing it, liberals involved […]
The truth is I abhor the use of liberal/conservative/left/right/democrat/republican language when speaking about politics. Putting people into those buckets is akin to putting us in street gangs, good for only divisiveness. I actually believe voting along party lines should be looked at suspiciously as it doesn’t seem to suggest our representatives are voting for their constituents but rather for the success of their party. What I want to look at are the main arguments I have observed and the psychology behind the support of a figure who has become, whether you like it or not, a divisive figure with a questionable past.
Fear mounts over looming eviction crisis The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, but economically vulnerable families are hardest hit. These families are experiencing job loss and bringing home lower wages, in addition to being at higher risk for virus infection and death. The dire economic situation resulting from the COVID-19 shutdown has escalated resulting in […]
Three Themes from Biden’s Acceptance Speech Joe Biden’s acceptance speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention was memorable. In a mostly empty room, he spoke about dark versus light and tried hard to connect with the average American. Biden’s 25-minute long speech covered a broad range of topics. But the three themes that shone through […]
Four Reasons Kamala Harris is a Good Choice After weeks of pundit speculation, Joe Biden announced United States Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 election. Harris’s experience, family background, stances on big issues, and voter appeal made Kamala Harris a good choice for VP. Harris is a seasoned civil servant Before […]
Three Reasons Mail-In Voting Makes Sense Trump’s reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee are paying millions to fight voting rights lawsuits around the country. These lawsuits attempt to give Americans the ability to vote via mail, so they aren’t required to physically visit the polls during the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the Republican Party’s […]
The COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise in the United States with no signs of slowing down. As back-to-school season approaches, one of the biggest questions America’s leaders face is how to approach education in the middle of a raging pandemic. Should schools re-open while cases continue to increase? Many Americans, including the President and […]
