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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 Political Review Podcast Ep.3 – J Andrés Gannon

Alícia Isasi, Managing Director December 5, 2024

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Professor J Andrés Gannon appeared on the Vanderbilt Political Review Podcast to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the implications of a Trump presidency...

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Opinion: American Masculinity and Trump

Caleb Anderson, Contributor November 17, 2024

This year’s election results saw overwhelming changes in demographic voting trends. Trump made gains across racial demographics, driven mainly by Black and Latino men. Though Trump’s dominance over...

Opinion: The Illusion of Objectivity at Vanderbilt University In Election Season

Opinion: The Illusion of Objectivity at Vanderbilt University In Election Season

Dina Ishak, Contributor October 22, 2024

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...

George Stephanopoulos visiting PSCI 1150 on October 1, 2024

“Like Running in a Different Country”: Key Takeaways from George Stephanopoulos’ Visit to PSCI 1150

Stella Rodriguez, Contributor October 22, 2024

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...

Vanderbilt Political Review Podcast Ep.2 – Jon Meacham

Melanie Gerko, Podcast Director October 10, 2024

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Jon Meacham appeared on the Vanderbilt Political Review Podcast, where he shared his insights about the state of democracy and the challenges it faces in America. Professor...

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Opinion: America’s Forgotten Evil – The Death Penalty and Its Strange Politics

Jack Salvin October 8, 2024

On October 9, 2024, the United States Supreme Court will begin oral arguments in a case that could decide whether Richard Glossip, convicted of a 1998 murder-for-hire plot, will be executed by the state...

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Second in Command: Vanderbilt Students’ Perspectives on the Vice Presidential Debate

Aniruddh Marella, Contributor September 27, 2024

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...

Opinion: It’s Time for Us to Talk About the Electoral College. Now More Than Ever.

Opinion: It’s Time for Us to Talk About the Electoral College. Now More Than Ever.

Adam Hosein, Senior Editor September 22, 2024

It may sound absurd, but the 2024 presidential election may be poised to come down to one state: Nebraska. Based on current polling data, it appears that there is a plausible chance of Vice President Kamala...

Charlane Oliver (center) in conversation with Professor Jon Meacham (right) and Professor John Geer (left) at Langford Auditorium, September 17, 2024. Photo courtesy of Isbaah Pirwani.

Tennessee State Senator Charlane Oliver visits Vanderbilt’s famed elections class

Isbaah Pirwani, Contributor September 21, 2024

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...

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Opinion: Project 2025: The Latest Attempt at Political Fearmongering

Noah Jenkins, Contributor August 30, 2024

Over the last couple of months, Project 2025, a right-wing initiative that, up to this point, had mostly been confined to conservative circles, began flooding headlines as the latest way the American Right...

Op-Ed: Static Polls and Trump’s Invisible Advantage: The 2020 Election, Part 2

Op-Ed: Static Polls and Trump’s Invisible Advantage: The 2020 Election, Part 2

Elliot Shani, Contributor April 21, 2024

For the first time since 1956, the United States is poised to see a repeat presidential election. When voters go to the polls this fall, they will be handed the same presidential ballot as four years ago,...

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Removing Trump from Ballots: A Win For or a Threat to Democracy?

Alícia Isasi, Contributor February 1, 2024

In an unprecedented and controversial use of the Constitution's insurrection clause, Colorado and Maine have disqualified former president Donald Trump from appearing on Republican primary ballots. In...

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