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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

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VPR Thoughts Before the 2020 Election

As Tuesday draws near, the Vanderbilt Political Review wants to share our thoughts, opinions, and concerns regarding the upcoming election. Below are brief responses from our writers that encapsulate the...

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Nashville’s Referendum to Repeal the Property Tax Hike is in the Courts

Nathan Miao November 1, 2020

In June of this year, the Metro City Council passed a 34% increase in property taxes as a “crisis” budget in order to fund public schools and other city services and avoid mass layoffs during the COVID-19...

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Vanderbilt Fossil Fuel Divestment: Understanding Intersectionality in the Climate Activism Movement

Julia Tilton, Contributor October 26, 2020
Virtual ‘Students For International Divestment Day’ Considers the Importance of Environmental Justice in talks about Divestment
An American Tradition: Protesters at the Final Presidential Debate

An American Tradition: Protesters at the Final Presidential Debate

Gray Pearson, Contributor October 24, 2020

Thursday evening saw several hundred protesters gathered on the sidewalks of Wedgewood Ave, just steps from Belmont University's campus. Protesters congregated in anticipation of the third and final presidential...

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The Challenge of Mass Incarceration Explored

Cameron Deal, Contributor October 21, 2020

On Tuesday evening, the Vanderbilt College Democrats (VCD) and Vanderbilt Prison Project (VPP) co-hosted a panel about mass incarceration, featuring Dr. Rosevelt Noble, Ashley Adams, Bettie Kirkland, and...

How Effective is Instagram Story Activism, Really?

How Effective is Instagram Story Activism, Really?

Megan Brennan, Contributor October 19, 2020

In recent months the average college student has likely noticed their Instagram feed looking a little different. The practice of posting about activism on one’s social media is not new. However, since...

US Elections: Guest Speakers, Discussions, and Zooms, Oh My!

US Elections: Guest Speakers, Discussions, and Zooms, Oh My!

Chase Mandell, Contributor October 18, 2020

PSCI 1150: U.S. Elections is the most unique class offered at Vanderbilt this semester. Offered only in the fall semester of presidential election years, US Elections is currently the largest in Vanderbilt...

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The Making of Jalen Kobayashi

Jacob Hale, Senior Editor October 17, 2020

Vanderbilt sophomore Jalen Kobayashi made headlines this August when he was arrested by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) for disorderly conduct in the aftermath of a peaceful protest. Making waves...

Righteous Confirmation: Supreme Court Further Solidifies Rights of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Righteous Confirmation: Supreme Court Further Solidifies Rights of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Brogan Dice, Contributor July 15, 2020

A decision from the Supreme Court of the United States recently sent shockwaves throughout the LGBTQIA+ community and the nation as a whole. It regards a trio of cases on the 2019-2020 docket which all...

Are we coming back?

Are we coming back?

Abhinav Krishnan, Contributor May 14, 2020
As Vanderbilt students enter a summer under lockdown, one question has been on everyone’s minds. Will campus reopen in the fall?
What’s New as VPR Looks Ahead

What’s New as VPR Looks Ahead

Vanderbilt Political Review, Editorial Board April 16, 2020

At the end of a semester marked by a contentious Democratic presidential primary and the rise of an unprecedented global pandemic, Vanderbilt Political Review looks boldly forward to providing a critical...

OPINION: Thank you Reuters. Vanderbilt students deserve to be held accountable.

OPINION: Thank you Reuters. Vanderbilt students deserve to be held accountable.

Jamie Jacobson, Managing Editor April 3, 2020

Through what proved to be a highly controversial exposé, Reuters revealed the consequences of Vanderbilt students attending St. Fratty’s day celebrations during the rise of COVID-19. The Apr. 2 article,...

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