Two decades after Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, intelligent design is virtually extinct, but the debate about religion in schools is far from over. During a speaker event at Vanderbilt on Feb....
USAID. The Department of Education. The U.S. Forest Service. These are just a few of the federal agencies whose workforces have been targeted by the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for significant...
The largest elective class in Vanderbilt’s history, PSCI-1150: U.S. Elections captivated over 1,000 students this fall. Under the leadership of some of Vanderbilt’s finest professors—Josh Clinton,...
Most political candidates today will decry certain forms of media. For Republicans, sites such as CNN and MSNBC are widely considered to be liberal media, whereas the opposite moniker applies to Fox News...
“When I remember those days, it is very painful for me and I get emotional.” On January 16, Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) x VU hosted Noormah Sadat, an Afghanistan refugee,...
The divisive 2024 election cycle is finally coming to a close. On Tuesday, November 5th, the country will start counting millions of ballots nationwide and decide who will be the 47th president of the...
In an increasingly politically polarized society, fostering civil discourse between those with different views is crucial. This year, political participation on campus is on the rise. More than 1,100 students...
The thirst for objectivity is pressing now more than ever. It may seem well within reach. The professor rises to the front, enthusiastically telling you that even though you’ll be discussing hot and...
On Tuesday, October 1, George Stephanopoulos joined Vanderbilt’s United States Elections Class as a guest speaker via Zoom. He shared a wealth of information, from his personal journey into politics...
"There is no such thing as a pure, unambiguous history. In every struggle, there are competing narratives, and no one side holds all the truth." - Jon Meacham, American historian.
The Israel-Hamas war...
The 2024 election cycle has been unprecedented for numerous reasons: the incumbent president dropped his party's nomination due to relentless internal pressure regarding his age, multiple attempted assassinations...
In an effort to keep the students of PSCI 1150 informed not only about national but also local and state politics, Senator Charlane Oliver (D-TN, District 19) was invited to address the class regarding...
