The 2024 elections were, without question, a catastrophe for the Democratic Party. Between Vice President Harris losing convincingly and losing control of the Senate – which includes Dave McCormick’s upset win over Incumbent Senator Bob Casey – there were effectively no bright spots for Democrats. As I mentioned in my previous article, for the Democratic […]
In case anyone hadn’t noticed, a rather important election was held just two days ago in the United States, with that being the 2024 presidential election. This is not to say the other races were unimportant, but the focal point was certainly lasered onto the race between Vice President Harris and President Trump (now President-elect […]
The U.S. presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump was certainly highly anticipated. Following the poor debate performance of President Biden at the June 27th debate and his subsequent decision to drop out three weeks later, Vice President Harris became the presumptive, and eventual nominee for the Democratic Party. President Trump, who […]
Most political enthusiasts across the United States were rather intrigued to observe and analyze the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election cycle. This enthusiasm was not necessarily because they expected an intellectually heavy, fierce, and energetic discussion. More likely, the excitement was related to the prospect of a rematch between current President Joe […]
Political trends and voting patterns are well-known for their volatility over time. West Virginia, a presently firmly conservative state, was once known for being a relatively blue state. In the 1996 presidential election, Bill Clinton won West Virginia by nearly 15 points. In 2008, current U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat, won the gubernatorial election […]
In the bustling halls of universities across America, the mental health crisis among college-aged students is rapidly unraveling into a harsh and somber reality. As one walks through the perfectly manicured lawns and walkways and sits in the grand and historic lecture halls, attempting to engage in the lecture material they know will be crucial […]
The United States has an abundance of unique and vibrant cities, including the iconic skylines of Chicago and New York City. As large chunks of the population have moved towards urban centers, many U.S. cities have seen significant expansion away from the city center, thus developing the phenomenon of sprawling suburbs. At least initially, many […]
There is no question that Ann Arbor is a generally thriving city with countless positive attributes – a thriving social scene, gorgeous parks and landscaping, and a strong economy anchored by one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States. Unfortunately, like all cities, Ann Arbor also has several significant flaws behind its […]
With the explosion of online social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, there has been a near-parallel explosion in online mass consumerism. When Facebook saw an explosion in popularity, the social media platform implemented “Facebook Marketplace,” which served as a significant digital marketplace where consumers would have the opportunity to splurge on relatively […]
The University of Michigan recently held its Winter 2024 elections for Central Student Government (CSG). Despite a relatively low turnout compared to recent CSG election cycles, the Winter 2024 cycle was marked by considerable grassroots activism amidst heightened division on campus. Seven CSG parties filed to run in the Winter 2024 cycle, including five registered […]
