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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

Opinion: Be Wary of the Corporate Social Mission

Opinion: Be Wary of the Corporate Social Mission

Adam Hosein, Senior Editor March 4, 2025

As President Trump stood at a podium in the center of the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day, behind him were the shadows of the CEOs of Google, Amazon, and Meta. Just a couple years ago, this show of...

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Opinion: The Department of Education: Is It Time?

Aarya Morgaonkar, Contributer February 26, 2025

Recent developments within the White House have ignited heated discussions about potential cuts to government agencies, with the Department of Education (ED) being a prominent target. According to reports,...

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Opinion: France, and Why Trump’s Message on Foreign Policy Is Working

Michael Kozma, Contributor February 24, 2025

“Peace through weakness” was how French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu described the Trump administration’s position on Russia.  The critique comes after an unorthodox start to President...

Opinion: Abolishing Two-Track is the Key to Meaningful Senate Reform

Opinion: Abolishing Two-Track is the Key to Meaningful Senate Reform

Jared Contant, Contributor February 21, 2025

From its inception, the United States Senate was always meant to be a beacon for civilized debate and rational thought about the nation’s most pressing political issues. The Founders foresaw the need...

A "Get Out Of Jail Free" card; in American politics, a reward for piety toward President Trump.

Justice for Sale – Eric Adams, Political Favoritism, and the Decline of Legal Accountability Under Trump (Part II)

Jack Salvin, Contributor February 21, 2025

Continued from Part I… The Adams case is just the latest example of a now-established pattern of Trump’s politicization of the DOJ and his readiness to discard any pretense of respecting the rule...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves federal court after his arraignment

Justice for Sale – Eric Adams, Political Favoritism, and the Decline of Legal Accountability Under Trump (Part I)

Jack Salvin, Contributor February 21, 2025

On February 10, 2025, U.S. federal prosecutors in Manhattan were told by the Justice Department (DOJ) to drop corruption charges and cease additional investigations into New York City Mayor Eric Adams....

Trumps’ environmental stance threatens the long-term well-being of his base, especially in communities where jobs and futures depend on industries vulnerable to climate change and changing regulations. This serves as a warning about how short-term gains can undermine lasting prosperity. Sourced from Wikipedia Commons.

Opinion: Promises of Prosperity, Seeds of Ruin

Jaylan Sims, Guest Contributor February 12, 2025

As Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time, a wave of dread swept through those who deeply care for our planet’s future. Throughout his campaign, Trump has pledged to his most devoted...

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Opinion: Let Them Piss in Peace

Shunnar Virani, Senior Editor February 11, 2025

On Nov. 6 at 5:37 a.m. Eastern, Donald Trump was projected by the Associated Press as the next president of the United States. By winning Wisconsin, Trump brought his electoral total to 277 votes, securing...

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Opinion: The Silent Ballot: Territories Should Have the Right to Vote

Shunnar Virani, Senior Editor February 11, 2025

In October 2024, the Trump campaign faced widespread criticism for a comment comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made at a Trump rally in Madison Square, calling Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage.” The...

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Opinion: The Peanut Farmer Was Right All Along

Noah Jenkins, Podcast Director February 7, 2025

No person, event, or idea that is important enough to reside in the collective consciousness of a nation does so neutrally. A ruler was famous or infamous. A revolution was progressive or regressive. An...

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Opinion: Privilege, Power, and the Fight for Afghanistan’s Forgotten Women

Arya Germanwala, Senior Editor February 6, 2025

While Afghanistan has largely disappeared from the news, it remains the site of one of the world's most plagued women's rights crises. Since the takeover of the Taliban in 2021, women have been systematically...

Opinion: Donald Trump: A Green Lantern President, But at What Cost?

Opinion: Donald Trump: A Green Lantern President, But at What Cost?

Adam Hosein, Senior Editor February 6, 2025

The Green Lantern is a superhero who notoriously wields Power Rings that allow him to create practically anything he wants. Americans have long held a “Green Lantern” view of the presidency, expecting...

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