Reproductive rights have become one of the most debated policy issues in U.S. politics, shaping the everyday experiences of women and their communities. As recent restrictions on abortion and access to reproductive healthcare continue to emerge across different states, these policies directly influence the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of […]
Fall 2025
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As a freshman attending college in New York City has placed me in what feels like a living political classroom. Every subway ride, every lecture, and every walk through crowded city streets exposes me to the impact of government decisions and public policy. Before coming to college, politics felt distant—something […]
Checks and balances are one of the most important systems that the United States government uses to ensure that no branch has more power than the other. The three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial, all have specific abilities that keep the other branches in “check.” In the American Government Textbook, […]
The 2020 murder of George Floyd is one of the clearest examples of how politics appears in everyday life, even when it may not seem political at first. When I had first seen the video of George Floyd pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer, along with many […]
One key concept in American government that affects our lives every day is judicial review. Judicial review is the power of the courts especially the Supreme Court to decide whether a law or government action follows the Constitution. If something violates the Constitution, the courts can strike it down. This […]
This building was one I have not seen in years. As I approached my high school steps, my excitement turned to anxiety. On November 4th 2025, I classified myself as something else, I wore the representative sticker with contentment. On that day I became a voter. On the day prior, […]
Officially, the United States of America was founded in 1776, with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. But this America was disordered and in the midst of war. The Revolutionary war didn’t even end until 1783. The Articles of Confederation, ratified only 2 years prior, only loosely bound the […]
Healthcare is an enormous issue in the United States that is severely overlooked. Many Americans cannot afford it, and now many more are being kicked off of it. America is the richest country in the world, yet its politicians claim that we cannot afford free healthcare while many other countries […]
Public policy may sound like something far away from everyday life, but for families like mine, it has always been very real. One of the clearest examples is food-benefit programs such as SNAP and WIC. These programs decide who gets help, how much support they receive, and what they are […]
The Electoral College’s winner-take-all rule plays a powerful role in shaping how presidential elections unfold. In most states, the candidate who finishes with even a slight edge in the popular vote walks away with every one of the state’s electoral votes, turning narrow victories into major gains. This setup encourages […]
