History is made on the Democratic side, Republicans leaders excoriate their nominee, and Republican voters appear unfazed.
Author Archives: Sandy Pecht
Dr. Vijay Prashad on How America’s Political Economy shaped ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Make America Great Again’
Dr. Vijay Prashad argued on February 24th that America’s political economy directly caused the rise of both ‘Black Lives Matter’ and Donald Trump’s wave of support. His argument is compelling, yet still has some holes.
Your Cheat Sheet of The New Hampshire Primaries
You’ve heard about the results of New Hampshire, but what do they actually mean? Sandy Pecht breaks it down for you once again!
A Breakdown of The Iowa Caucuses
So what do these caucus results actually mean? Though some of the results do alter the direction of the race, the major challenges facing this year’s candidates have not changed. Alexander Pecht breaks to down for you.
The Rise of the Outsider Candidate
Outsider candidates are fueling unprecedented engagement with the presidential primaries, and student political groups at Yale have been seizing this opportunity.
‘I Really Am Trying to Get Free’ – DeRay on Black Lives Matter
Mckesson discussed the role of protesting, social media, and 2016 politics in promoting racially just institutions.