On November 16, the Ford School of Public Policy hosted a symposium in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson, which included a keynote address by the civil rights leader. The talk, titled “What’s next for us: Hope and reflection,” discussed the challenges facing our country following the November 8 election results. One key point of concern […]
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Why and How Trump Won the Presidency
In the aftermath of one of the most consequential US presidential election of all time, many people have been rendered speechless in regard to the outcome. So many were sure a Hillary Clinton presidency was inevitable, but she lost. How did Trump even get nominated? He’s just a businessman! Trump’s campaign was often dismissed as […]
A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand
My fellow leftists and progressives: calm down. Stop screaming racism, sexism, and bigotry. Stop pointing fingers at your fellow Americans and blaming them for the perceived injustice of democratic action. In fact, embrace the Democratic Party’s message, “love trumps hate,” and show Trump supporters some love. This is not a time for pointing fingers but […]