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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

Third Party Election Results in Tennessee

Third Party Election Results in Tennessee

Donald Hall, Senior Editor November 17, 2020

Though the majority of the election spotlight has shone upon the candidates representing the Democratic and Republican parties, those candidates were not the only winners and losers coming out of election...

The Side Effect of a Stressful Election

The Side Effect of a Stressful Election

Megan Brennan, Contributor November 1, 2020

Is the upcoming election stressing you out? You’re not alone. In July, a Pew Research Center survey found that 55% of U.S. social media users said they were ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions....

Low angled view of the U.S. Capitol East Facade Front in Washington, DC.

Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address

Donald Hall February 6, 2020

In the midst of an astoundingly busy week in American politics, President Donald Trump took to the Speaker’s rostrum Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress to deliver the annual State of the...

What Shaped Our Greatest Presidents? Doris Kearns Goodwin at Vanderbilt

What Shaped Our Greatest Presidents? Doris Kearns Goodwin at Vanderbilt

Riley Black November 5, 2019

On Thursday, October 31, Doris Kearns Goodwin gave remarks as part of this year's Chancellor's Lecture Series. Accompanied onstage at Vanderbilt’s Ingram Hall by fellow historian Jon Meacham, Goodwin...

George H.W. Bush, 41st President and War Hero, Dies at 94

George H.W. Bush, 41st President and War Hero, Dies at 94

Jacques Friedman December 3, 2018

George H.W. Bush, former president and lifelong public servant, who went from being the youngest fighter pilot in World War II to leading the country through the end of the Cold War, died late Friday night...

OPINION: In Defense of Trump

OPINION: In Defense of Trump

Noah Butler December 12, 2017

In approaching the end of any president’s first year in office, it is customary to look back and evaluate the accomplishments of what is traditionally the most productive year of their term–especially...

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America, Don’t Expect Much Until 2020

Josh Lehrer October 23, 2017

Since the inauguration of the 45th president, there has been nothing but dysfunction and ensuing controversy in Washington, D.C. Not much hope remains for our federal government until the elections of...

VSG Preisdent Ariana Fowler

What Does The VSG President Do?

Collin Hong February 13, 2017

Many Vanderbilt students have thought in passing, “What does the VSG President even do? Why does it matter who we elect?” Few people outside of Vanderbilt Student Government know details of the organization...

How Kanye West Can Win in 2020

How Kanye West Can Win in 2020

Alexander Slawson September 7, 2015

And yes, as you probably could've guessed by this moment, this article is about how Kanye West could become president in 2020.  For those who don’t know, Kanye, a rapper equally famous for his raps...

Learning from History, Looking Forward

Ryan Higgins January 23, 2013

On a day filled with symbolism and optimism for the future, President Barack Obama’s inaugural address set a progressive tone for his second term.  For the second time ever, the Presidential Inauguration...

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