The 2020 presidential election is nearly six months away, and rarely has a race been so divisive. There have been attacks on each candidate from every side, as well as a failed campaign for the Democratic ticket from early favorite Bernie Sanders. Many hearts were broken as the democratic field narrowed, and many supporters have Read More…
Issue Brief
Issue Brief Topic: What environmental policies has Switzerland put in place in order to be considered one of the cleanest countries in the world? The issue I plan to address in my brief is climate change. It’s a policy intervention because it will be focusing specifically on policies implemented in a relatively clean country, Read More…
A Deliberation Reflection
For RCL’s Deliberation Nation event, I was able to participate in two important public deliberations concerning topics relevant in everyday life. These two deliberations were Sigma Stigma, a deliberation given by a fellow RCL class that I was an audience member for, and Ex-Con and Movin’ On, a discussion I actively contributed to in class, Read More…
What Happened in Iowa?
The state of Iowa has had the privilege of holding the first electoral vote of each election cycle since 1972. With this vote comes great responsibility. It’s common to see Iowa’s caucus winner receive a ratings bump or swing in momentum so it’s a coveted state to win. Hopefuls spend months, or even up to Read More…
Politics: Religion and Government
Few issues of Constitutionality have seen more challenges than the First Amendment provision barring religion in government. The age-old concept of ‘separation of church and state’ has shaped the structure of American society today. This one phrase has been the deciding factor in numerous precedent-setting court decisions, most notably in Engle vs Vitale (1962), when Read More…