The only thing I hate more than Donald Trump is an echo chamber. So, for the sake of diversifying the political discourse at IHS, I’ll…
Posts tagged as “Politics”
Projected Electoral College: Clinton vs. Trump
As the 2016 Democratic and Republican primaries wind down, two clear victors have emerged. On the Republican side, Donald Trump managed an overwhelming, unprecedented victory,…
Passion, Publicity, and Purges
According to those who have been around long enough to remember pre-Obama elections, this election is unlike any other. Maybe it’s the increased media presence…
Conspiracy Theories of the 2016 Presidential Campaign
The presidential election of 2016 has been provoking some of the most interesting discussions, news articles, and controversies over the past few months as the…
The Importance of Being Politically Aware, Even If You Cannot Vote
On April 12, instead of going to school, I went with my dad and sister to a Bernie Sanders rally. Despite this not being an…
Bernie vs. Hillary: What’s in it for Me
As a high-school student, I can’t help but wonder what will happen to me once I graduate. Whoever becomes president in January 2017 will influence…
On Tom Reed’s Endorsement of Donald J. Trump
It is an understatement to say that U.S. Representative Tom Reed’s relationship with his constituents in Ithaca is a strained one. His successful reelection campaign…
A Brief Commentary on Ideological Extremism in Contemporary America and the Contentious Political Milieu
As November looms ever nearer, political candidates are scrambling to refine their positions on various issues and present comprehensive, feasible solutions to societal shortcomings. Many…