America is often referred to as a democracy, but in truth that is shorthand for a more nuanced reality. America is democratic, but it is also a republic. Democracy and
The one mistake people can make when considering the libertarian movement is that all libertarians are alike. When some people think of libertarians, they think of college students who kneel
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Following the 2012 presidential elections, Republicans recognized the need to diversify their voting population after Obama won 71 percent of the Hispanic vote,
For the past decade we have seen a steady erosion of representative democracy. The modern day arms race among powerful interests, which accelerated when poorly designed campaign finance reform was
Much of the news out of the defense department recently has revolved around all the cuts that are coming, particularly in the realm of troop numbers, pay, and benefits. But
Stereotypes are common in the geography of politics. Democrats dominate urban cityscapes while Republicans’ strength lies in suburban and rural areas. California is a relaxed western liberal state while Texas
The case of Jordan Wiser being arrested and charged with a Class 5 felony for bringing a four-inch folding knife onto an Ohio community college's school grounds
Two Republican-controlled congressional districts in Ohio offer a study in contrasts about the GOP as it gears up to defend long-held seats and quell grassroots divisions come November.
In North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, a long-time incumbent is facing a primary challenge this April.
Known for his initial support for the 2003 Iraq War and
First, it's important to note the implied marriage between foreign policy and national security. Foreign policy is designed to promote national interests abroad and national security is designed
Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker is no stranger to electoral efforts. Though he is not a career politician and has never run for office himself, the self-described
On March 5, 2014, the coalition EndPartisanship.org filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey, challenging the constitutionality of partisan primaries. The suit argues
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