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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

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Opinion: The Human Cost of NIH Funding Cuts

Arya Germanwala, Senior Editor April 22, 2025

In recent months, the new administration has jeopardized one of the nation's most crucial scientific institutions: The National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is currently the world's largest public...

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Opinion: Beyond the Bench: How Trump’s Justices Are Reshaping the Supreme Court

Shunnar Virani, Senior Editor April 17, 2025

President Trump’s first term was crucial for establishing a conservative majority on the Supreme Court for decades to come. With a Republican majority in the Senate, Trump was easily able to install...

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The Scope of the Trump Administration’s Cuts To Medicare and Medicaid

Stella Rodriguez April 16, 2025

With a new administration in the White House and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) actively working to cut government spending, Medicaid and Medicare have become discussion points. Starting...

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The Good, the Law, and the Ugly: A Natural Law Take on Modern Legislation

Isbaah Pirwani, Contributor April 14, 2025

In today’s political landscape, lawmaking often feels like theater—dramatic, polarizing, and driven more by headlines than principle; making statements rather than governing. Whether banning books,...

Opinion: Talk Less, Smile More: The New Democratic Strategy

Opinion: Talk Less, Smile More: The New Democratic Strategy

Adam Hosein, Senior Editor April 13, 2025

To call the second Trump administration thus far a whirlwind would drastically understate the magnitude of the past few months on the federal government’s structure. Chaos has permeated Washington, D.C....

Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Water

Utah Bans Fluoride in Public Water

Aarya Morgaonkar, Contributor April 12, 2025

In a controversial move, Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Governor Spencer Cox signed the legislation last week, banning municipalities from...

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Public Work, Private Standards: Elon Musk’s Push for Government Reform

Akram Siddique, Contributor April 9, 2025

Elon Musk has long been a disruptor, challenging industry norms from electric vehicles to space exploration. His latest target: government inefficiency. Musk has taken to social media to call out the bureaucratic...

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Tennessee’s School Voucher Law: The Rich Just Got Richer

Dina Ishak and Arya Germanwala April 8, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Governor Bill Lee declared the signing of a key new piece of legislation in the state of Tennessee, “a milestone in advancing education in Tennessee.” Lee, like the rest of the...

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Opinion: Honeymoon’s Over: Special Elections Hint at GOP Backlash

Shunnar Virani, Senior Editor April 2, 2025

On Tuesday, April 1, Florida held special elections to fill two U.S. House seats, and Wisconsin held an election for a seat on the state Supreme Court. In Florida’s first Congressional District, vacated...

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Opinion: Diversity and Equality Can Coexist, Just Not Under DEI

RaeAnna Morales, Contributor April 1, 2025

While some argue that diversity initiatives in the workplace undermine equality, others claim that equality cannot be achieved without intentional diversity efforts. However, these two principles should...

A scan of the human brain. The average adult brain contains one plastic spoon's worth of plastic.

The Poison in My Blood: We Need To Act On Plastics

Alex Mormorunni, Deputy Editor in Chief March 23, 2025

Leaded gasoline lowered the IQ scores of Americans who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s by nearly six points on average. Lead from tailpipe emissions permeated the air for most of the 20th century, and its...

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Opinion: Elon Musk, George Soros, and the Alarming Politicization of Justice

Skyler Barnes, Senior Editor March 5, 2025

Just two years ago, the Wisconsin Supreme Court race shattered records as the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, with over $51 million spent. At the time, many saw this level of spending...

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