Media Today: A Flawed Watchdog?
In a nation blemished by scandal and tragedy, perhaps no other scandal remains more infamous than Watergate. In almost every retelling of …
“Fake News” and how it factors into today’s political climate
Although not mentioned in the textbook’s Chapter 6, “Fake News” is beginning to play more of a role in American politics as …
The Growth of Religious “Nones” in the United States
Chapter five of The Struggle for Democracy was an introduction to public opinion. The chapter begins by discussing how exactly public opinion …
Is Public Opinion Truly the Opinion of the Public?
The Trump administration has released its plan regarding immigration in the United States, eliminating the Visa Lottery System, providing a pathway to …
The Post-Parkland Generation: Who Are We Now?
Throughout history, major events have shaped the American psyche. This has held true from the early years of the Great Depression, to …
American Democracy, Economy, and the Growing Population
Since 2000, the population of the United States has increased 11%. This change has caused many people to worry about the future …
The Struggling Relationship between Society and Our Government
The readings about political culture in the United States define the culture with many moving parts. America’s political culture is made up …
The Melting Pot; How Diverse is America?
American is known and celebrated for its diversity. Deemed the “melting pot,” immigrants have staked their lives to move to America in …
How would the founders of the Constitution handle a First Amendment issue in our modern day world?
The American Revolution began in order to preserve the colonist’s existing way of life, rather than creating something new. But what came …