The Electoral College
The Electoral College: Understanding How United States Presidents Are Elected and Why the Popular Vote May Not Matter The process of electing a president in the...
Breaking News: Trump Injured in Apparent Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally
Breaking News: Trump Injured in Apparent Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump was injured during an apparent shooting...
Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?
Why are US politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office? Two polls out on July 3, 2024 – both taken after...
Presidential Showdown: Biden’s Struggles vs. Trump’s Misinformation
Presidential Showdown: Biden’s Struggles vs. Trump’s Misinformation. The presidential debate held on June 27, 2024, marked a critical juncture in the U.S. electoral landscape, featuring President...
Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but
This image of Trump and Biden was taken during the 2020 presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn. Pavlo Conchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Leo Gugerty, Clemson University...
Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
Is your social media group a budding democracy or someone’s fiefdom? John Trumbull’s painting, Declaration of Independence, plus emoticons Nathan Schneider, University of Colorado Boulder Why...
Running for President: A Hilarious Guide to the Most Stressful Job
Running for President: A Hilarious Guide to the Most Stressful Job So, you’re thinking about running for President, huh? Ready to swap your comfy couch for...
The Constitution sets some limits on the people’s choices for president – but
A 1935 painting depicts the 1787 meeting that adopted the U.S. Constitution. John H. Froehlich via Wikimedia Commons Robert A. Strong, University of Virginia The Constitution...
Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. AP Photo Jeff Inglis, The Conversation Candidates’ aging brains...
Trump’s arguments for immunity not as hopeless as some claim
Donald Trump has claimed that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts. Trump’s arguments for immunity not as hopeless as some claim AP Photo/Toby Brusseau Ofer...
Why 14th Amendment bars Trump from office
Why 14th Amendment bars Trump from office: A constitutional law scholar explains principle behind Colorado Supreme Court ruling On Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump exhorted followers...
How the ‘laws of war’ apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas
Warring parties are duty-bound to minimize civilian casualties. Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images Robert Goldman, American University How the ‘laws of war’ apply to the conflict between Israel...
There’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their...
Is Donald Trump’s tax avoidance ethical or honorable? 4 essential reads
Is trying to pay zero taxes ok? AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, Pool Bryan Keogh, The Conversation The tax records of Donald Trump, details of which were...