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Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review
Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review
Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review
U.S.
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From Unity to Controversy: The Politics of the Super Bowl
Amelia Harper, Contributor • May 5, 2026
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College Sports Has a New Referee. Tennessee Is Not Sure It Trusts Him.
Shaan Patel, Contributor • May 4, 2026
Predetermined Outcomes and the Future of Leadership in Tennessee
Predetermined Outcomes and the Future of Leadership in Tennessee
Amelia Harper, Contributor • May 2, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
The Mamdani Method: Zohran Mamdani’s 100 Days in Office
Alex Chirayath, Contributor • April 26, 2026
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The Mamdani Method: Zohran Mamdani’s 100 Days in Office
Alex Chirayath, Contributor • April 26, 2026
The Cost of Campaigning with Influencers
Evan Wong, Contributor • April 26, 2026
A Monument to Power, Not Democracy
Kate Kamenstein, Contributor • April 23, 2026
World
The Passing of the Pax Americana: A More Dangerous World for Us All
Matthew Ye, Social Media Director • April 21, 2026
Fractured Alliances: The Ongoing Effects of American Foreign Policy in the Caribbean
Sebastian Hériveaux, Contributor • April 16, 2026
Winning the War, Losing the Outcome?
Aditya Sharma, Contributor • April 14, 2026
Soul of Soil: The World’s Most Expensive Meal
Maria Paula Corona, Contributor • April 10, 2026
The Anti-War Movement that Went to War
Adam Hosein, Editor in Chief • April 9, 2026
The Global Cost of Child Marriage
Sasha Bernthal, Contributor • April 6, 2026
Podcast
Shaila Fogarty on the Relationship between Country Music and Youth Conservatism /// VPRP Ep. 014
Shaila Fogarty on the Relationship between Country Music and Youth Conservatism /// VPRP Ep. 014
Shaila Fogarty and Noah Jenkins • April 4, 2026
Zachary Port on ICE in Minneapolis and the Civil Disobedience That Followed /// VPRP Ep. 013
Zachary Port on ICE in Minneapolis and the Civil Disobedience That Followed /// VPRP Ep. 013
Zachary Port and Noah Jenkins • March 8, 2026
Darren Kellis on Vandy's Institutional Neutrality & SCOTUS' Approach to LGBT Issues /// VPRP Ep. 012
Darren Kellis on Vandy’s Institutional Neutrality & SCOTUS’ Approach to LGBT Issues /// VPRP Ep. 012
Darren Kellis and Noah Jenkins • January 28, 2026
Cole Patterson on Charlie Kirk and the Question of the Right-Wing Fascism
Cole Patterson on Charlie Kirk and the Question of the Right-Wing Fascism
Cole Patterson and Noah Jenkins • November 14, 2025
Local
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College Sports Has a New Referee. Tennessee Is Not Sure It Trusts Him.
Shaan Patel, Contributor • May 4, 2026
Predetermined Outcomes and the Future of Leadership in Tennessee
Predetermined Outcomes and the Future of Leadership in Tennessee
Amelia Harper, Contributor • May 2, 2026
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Institutional Neutrality and Free Speech for Some: Tennessee’s New “Charlie Kirk Act”
Cole Patterson, Contributor • April 22, 2026
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Reform Only After Tragedy: Tennessee’s New Domestic Violence Registry
AG Lambert, Contributor • March 18, 2026
Campus
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Institutional Neutrality and Free Speech for Some: Tennessee’s New “Charlie Kirk Act”
Cole Patterson, Contributor • April 22, 2026

Following the assassination of master debater Charlie Kirk in September 2025, conservative state legislatures across the nation have passed a...

Death and the Drone Takeover: A New Reality is Upon Us.
Jack Koo, Contributor • April 18, 2026
The New Front: Why Vanderbilt’s Expansion Is a National Security Asset
Alena Dasha Peethala, Contributor • April 10, 2026
VSG Presidential Candidates Attend Debate In Most Competitive Field In Years
Matthew Ye, Social Media Director • March 22, 2026
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Soul of Soil: The World’s Most Expensive Meal

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Institutional Neutrality and Free Speech for Some: Tennessee’s New “Charlie Kirk Act”

CrossTalk
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CrossTalk: What role should the federal government play in healthcare funding in the U.S.?
November 14, 2025