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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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The Catholic Church Is Fighting for Its Place in Nicaragua

Danni Chacon, Senior Editor September 28, 2022

The Catholic Church in Nicaragua is under attack. In less than four years, the Catholic Church has endured over 190 attacks and desecrations. This shift in religious presence is unprecedented for Nicaragua,...

The Fight for Freedom and Human Rights: Nicole Bibbins Sedaca Stresses the Importance of Democratic Institutions

The Fight for Freedom and Human Rights: Nicole Bibbins Sedaca Stresses the Importance of Democratic Institutions

Megan Michaels, Contributor December 3, 2021

“Everyone has a really great opportunity to lead and live and engage democratically in their everyday life,” explained Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, addressing students via Zoom in a conversation that was...

OP-ED: A Return to Direct Democracy

OP-ED: A Return to Direct Democracy

Indraneel Pai, Contributor May 6, 2021

Since the start of this year, at least 17 marijuana related bills have been introduced in the Tennessee state legislature hoping to legalize the drug in some form. This is nothing new; bills of this nature...

This is the presidential palace where President Moise currently resides as leader of Haiti.

OP-ED: Why the U.S. Should Intervene in Haiti

Chase Mandell, Contributor April 15, 2021

Jovenel Moise, the current president of Haiti, is becoming autocratic and staying in office longer than he should. Moise has destroyed democratic institutions, ruined Haiti’s economy, and deteriorated...

Myanmar's Military Coup Marks a Threat to Democracy Abroad

Myanmar’s Military Coup Marks a Threat to Democracy Abroad

Nikhil Polepalli April 6, 2021

Following the election of Aung San Suu Kyi to President during the 2020 Myanmar general election, the country saw a dramatic shift in its political environment: a prosperous democratic government turned...

Op-Ed: Should America be the Champion of Democracy?

Op-Ed: Should America be the Champion of Democracy?

Abhinav Krishnan, Contributor March 18, 2020

Despite its poor record of democracy promotion overseas, the United States continues to meddle in foreign politics. The time has come, however, for the United States to cease its misguided unilateral interventions...

Ranked-Choice Voting: American Voting System of the Future?

Ranked-Choice Voting: American Voting System of the Future?

Alex Stoneman October 23, 2019

When Americans prefer to write-in candidates such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ken Bone, and Mickey Mouse on their ballots, their message is clear: United States elections are far from perfect. To potentially...

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