The Road to the White House Runs Through Eastern Kentucky
Three young Mountain Democrats on how the Democratic Party can win back Appalachian voters.
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From Medicaid to ICE: How Trump’s Landmark Bill Reshapes America
The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by Congress this July is notable for the ways in which it both fulfills and contradicts the promises President Trump made on the campaign trail.
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What Mamdani’s Win Tells Us About the Future of the Democratic Party
Zohran Mamdani’s upset win in New York’s mayoral primary reveals a new path for the Democratic Party: embrace bold, progressive, relevant, and grassroots-driven policies alongside authentic campaigning to engage a wider coalition of voters and rebuild public trust.
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“Restoring Free Speech”?: Attacks on the 1st Amendment in Trump 2.0
Throughout his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly claimed at rallies across the country that he would be the president
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Pushback: Tracking the Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration
Over the last few months, Democrats have faced the challenge of how to present a unified opposition to Trump. Left
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First Days in Office: Trump, Chicago, and the Next 4 Years of Deportations
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency marks a new era (again) for American politics, setting the stage for a transformative
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The Mass Costs of President Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, his administration has quickly paved the way for the plan of
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Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story: The Landscape of Presidential Rankings
I have been infatuated with the United States Presidency since I was five years old. In fact, there’s a computer
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“This land is my land, this land is your land”: DOGE brings the chainsaw to the National Park Service
Even America’s most cherished natural wonders have not escaped the sweeping budget cuts that have defined the early months of
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Climate Action Starts at Home: How Local Leadership Can Overcome President Trump’s Anti-Renewable Agenda
Despite President Trump’s rollback of federal climate policies, local governments and communities across the U.S. are stepping up to drive meaningful change. From Chicago’s transition to 100% renewable energy for municipal buildings to California’s cutting-edge methane tracking initiative, this article explores how grassroots leadership can counteract federal inaction and push the nation toward a more sustainable future.
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Not Quite an Embassy: Taiwan’s Lavish Estate in the US Capital
Nested between two towering oak trees in scenic Northwest Washington lies one of D.C.’s finest properties. The aptly named Twin
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The Precarious Situation of American Media
The First Amendment is predicated on the idea of a free and diverse marketplace of ideas. Yet, since 2005, over
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Outsmarted: How Anti-Intellectualism Beat the Democrats
Last November, Americans went to the ballot box to send Democrats a crystal-clear message: they messed up. Former Vice President
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Trump, the Courts, and the Conservative Machine
“To successfully wage [a judicial] campaign, you need three things: money, legal personnel and a judiciary that’s receptive to strategically
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We Give Them Not Praise: A Farewell to Heroes
“God bless you all. And may God protect our troops.” For a man of many gaffes, Joe Biden concludes every
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The AI Regulation Tango: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of 2025
As we enter 2025, the world of artificial intelligence (AI) finds itself at a critical juncture. The rapid advancement of
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Can Musk Dethrone Delaware as the Reigning Business-Friendly State?
If the 2024 election has taught us anything about the balance of power in the worlds of business and politics,
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The Cuban Republican Renaissance: Lessons for the Future of U.S. Politics
In 2014, Democrats had a lot to celebrate: they won Florida, the most-contested swing state of the time, twice in
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Semi-Skirmishes: US Export Controls and Chinese Evasion
The U.S. has intensified export controls on semiconductors to curb China’s military advancements and technological capabilities. The restrictions have expanded significantly since 2022, targeting advanced chips and manufacturing equipment. Despite these efforts, China continues to develop its semiconductor industry, raising questions about the effectiveness of U.S. controls and a potential technological decoupling.
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The Stakes of Sending a Message: Protest Voting for Gaza in the 2024 Presidential Election
Protest voting has been a means of communicating dissent and putting pressure on party politics for decades by staking what
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