No Better Time for Reform, Starting at the Top of the Court
Most Americans view the Constitution as a legal anchor, the fundamental protection of our basic rights and freedoms as citizens. Through the …
The Importance of Political Parties
When the topic of political parties arises, initial associations often include partisanship and polarization. Many times, I’ve heard people say that the …
Are Two Parties Enough?
The United States’ two party political system undoubtedly has its positives and negatives. In recent years, however, as Congressional polarization increases, discontent …
Older is Wiser, but Does that Apply to the Courts?
Chapter 14 is about the Courts. The judicial branch, most especially the Supreme Court, assesses the legitimacy of actions taken by the …
Women’s Underrepresentation in Government
Women having been fighting for equality for decades now. In the US the Women’s Rights Movement started in 1848 when a group …
Is America’s Civil Rights all that equal?
Chapter 16 was about America’s civil rights and how politics and public policies have affected the status of equal protection and equal …
Discrimination Today
Since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed we still see many racial injustices that …
Closing the Gender Wage Gap
On Tuesday, April 10thAmericans recognized Equal Pay Day, which is intended to raise awareness about the gender wage gap and symbolizes how …
Abortion Rights Movement in the US
Applying the Constitution to modern day issues is a resurfacing occurrence we see in society. In regard to civil rights, neither the …
Reconstruction and Affirmative Action
The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Brown v Board, and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment were instrumental in black peoples fight …