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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

Stormy Weather

Stormy Weather

Alex Mormorunni March 10, 2023

On Feb. 13, a Georgia special purpose grand jury released a report regarding their investigation into possible election interference carried out by Donald Trump and his allies following the 2020 election....

[OP-ED]: The GOP Needs to Look in the Mirror Instead of Blaming Donald Trump

[OP-ED]: The GOP Needs to Look in the Mirror Instead of Blaming Donald Trump

Noah Jenkins, Staff Writer December 22, 2022

Reflecting on last month's midterm elections made me realize that it was one of the most confusing elections I have ever lived through. I recall scrolling through the early returns in disbelief. I could...

OP-ED: The Problem with Trump’s Presidential Immunity Defense

OP-ED: The Problem with Trump’s Presidential Immunity Defense

Megan Michaels, Contributor January 13, 2022

The case for former President Donald Trump’s legal liability for inciting the January 6th insurrection is coming to fruition almost exactly a year after the attack.  For over five hours, attorneys...

SATIRE: Trump Demands DC Hotel Be Declared a National Crisis

SATIRE: Trump Demands DC Hotel Be Declared a National Crisis

Stanley Zhao, Contributor May 2, 2021

News flash: for the first time, former president Donald Trump took his own advice from The Art of the Deal— and he is paying for it dearly. The Trump Hotel in Washington is going under, adding to a diverse...

Can Tennessee Democrats Ever Win Again?

Can Tennessee Democrats Ever Win Again?

Guest Submissions, Jackson Reinhardt April 8, 2021

Tennessee is not merely a red state, it is bright crimson. What was once the embodiment of late 20th-century “Southern Centrism,” electing Blue Dog Democrats for the House (such as Henry Ford Jr.,...

Biden’s Foreign Policy on China: Will It Follow the Path of Trump?

Biden’s Foreign Policy on China: Will It Follow the Path of Trump?

George Yang, Contributor April 5, 2021

Last month, Secretary of State Antony Blinken characterized the U.S-China relationship as the "biggest geopolitical test of the 21st century" in his first major foreign policy speech. It contended that...

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Tea Partyists to Trumpists – The Evolution of the Far Right

Megan Brennan, Contributor February 8, 2021

A conservative movement emerged in 2002 citing a need for lower taxes, a reduction in the national debt, and advocating for decreased government spending. It started as a website, USTeaParty.com, which...

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Biden Administration Revokes the Pipeline to Fossil Fuels

Chloe Hall, Contributor February 6, 2021

President Joe Biden has made good on his promise to make bold, climate-conscious action from the start of his presidency, and one of his first actions was to revoke the March 2019 Permit for the Keystone...

Op-Ed: It's Time for Republicans to Leave Trump Behind

Op-Ed: It’s Time for Republicans to Leave Trump Behind

Donald Hall, Senior Editor January 23, 2021

Donald J. Trump is no longer the President of the United States. The results of the 2020 general election suggest that this will be a relief to roughly half of the country and a disappointment to the other...

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Interview with Dinaw Mengestu, MLK Keynote Speaker

Isabella Randle, Managing Director January 19, 2021

Dinaw Mengestu is a critically acclaimed Ethiopian-American novelist and author who explores issues of identity, the immigrant experience, and the American dream.  He has received numerous awards, including...

The Social Media Rebellion Against President Trump

The Social Media Rebellion Against President Trump

Amanda Ruzumna, Contributor January 12, 2021

President Trump used recent technological advancements to communicate with the public more regularly and directly than any previous president had. Through his constant use of social media, specifically...

Trump’s Final Months: A Lame-Duck Period Like No Other

Trump’s Final Months: A Lame-Duck Period Like No Other

Caleb Boyer January 12, 2021

The months between Election Day and the inauguration of a new president are typically characterized by hurried, purposeful actions on the part of the outgoing president. These may include pardons, adjustments...

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