Voting Barriers Series: Felony Disenfranchisement
Historical and current state-level voting restrictions limit voter participation in the United States amongst individuals with felony convictions.
The First 100 Days and the Use of Executive Orders
What is “The First 100 Days?”, how is the time period important, and what are some of President Trump’s executive orders? What exactly is an executive order, how do they work, and how do the branches of government ‘check’ this power? This primer explains it all!
Carbon Market Mechanisms: Government-led incentives to reduce emissions
As the temperatures increase, and emissions are at a all time high, countries have begun to consider using taxes and permits to decrease companies emissions.
Calls for Narcan Amidst the Opioid Crisis
Jameson Balda, Democracy Fellow (‘25 Political Science and Public Administration) Around the county, many college campuses have been asking themselves the same question: “What is our role in providing substance abuse support to students?”. When asked this question,...
Tariffs on the 2024 Ballot
What is a tariff, and why is it a topic of debate in the 2024 presidential election?
A Guide to Voting, Elections and the Electoral College
A guide for students on important information surrounding elections in the U.S., including descriptions of the processes of casting and counting votes and the Electoral College.