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As Election Day was almost a month ago, many Americans are reflecting on the electoral process in the United States, specifically whether or not there is still a need for the Electoral College.  Every four years, millions of Americans wonder why the president is chosen through the Electoral College. Many believe that a system thatContinue reading “The Electoral College Debate”

As Thanksgiving is a week away, and Christmas is around the corner, Americans have to make the difficult decision of how to spend the holiday, while also following COVID-19 guidelines. How can you talk to your loved ones about your Thanksgiving plans to be safe, while also avoiding hurting their feelings? New York Governor AndrewContinue reading “What to do About Thanksgiving During a Pandemic”

As Coronavirus cases climb in the United States to record highs, and a vaccine on the horizon, how likely are most Americans to be willing to take the vaccine when it is available? Coronavirus cases have skyrocketed the last month, and reached a new record of 11 million total cases in the United States. OnContinue reading “Will a Majority of Americans Take a Coronavirus Vaccine?”

Election Day 2020 is over and the outcome of the presidential race has been decided, but the Senate is still up for grabs.  As of Thursday at 9 pm, Democrats have 48 seats in the Senate, and Republicans have 50. Cal Cunningham conceded earlier in the week to Thom Tillis, ending the North Carolina SenateContinue reading “The Unfinished Battle for the Senate”

Republican incumbent Senator, Lindsey Graham, defeated Democratic challenger, Jaime Harrison in the South Carolina Senate race on Tuesday night.  This ended one of the most intensely watched Senate races in the 2020 election. The race was also one of the most expensive congressional races in history, as Harrison raised 57 million dollars during the finalContinue reading “Jaime Harrison’s Senate Campaign in South Carolina”

Georgia is increasingly becoming a swing state thanks to the work that former gubernatorial candidate, Stacey Abrams, has done in the state.  As the counting continues in Georgia, as of Thursday night, former Vice President Joe Biden is narrowing in on President Trump’s lead. As of 8 pm eastern, a little less than 4,000 votesContinue reading “Stacey Abrams’ Fight in Georgia”

A record number of women announced that they were running for president in 2020. Yet, these incredibly qualified women face a different set of standards than their male counterparts.  Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Amy Klobuchar, Marianne Williamson, and Tulsi Gabbard, are Democratic women who announced that they were running back in 2019. AfterContinue reading “Why Are We Still Talking About Female Candidate Likability?”

Will this year be the year that young Americans turn out to vote in record numbers? Based on current early voting trends, it looks like it will be.  According to a Harvard Youth Poll conducted in September, 63% of Americans 18-29, said that they will definitely be voting in the presidential election this year. InContinue reading “Young People are Voting”

Election Day? Election week? Election month? How long will it be until we find out who the next president is after Election Day? In ordinary election years, media outlets are oftentimes able to call which candidate is going to win in many states on election night shortly after the polls close. A state is calledContinue reading “Following the Election Night Returns”

With less than three weeks until Election Day, early voting has already started in many states across the country, crushing 2016 levels.   It has been one of the most challenging election years in the United States. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed normal voting procedures, and the expansion of mail in voting has not met theContinue reading “Voter Turnout 2020”