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History of Political Debates
October 13, 2020
Debates are a staple of the election cycle these days, but that wasn't always the case.
History of the Electoral College
October 5, 2020
Dr. Terri Jett shares the history of the Electoral College and calls for a new system.
How Does Campaign Finance Work?
October 5, 2020
It costs a lot of money to run any campaign for office, especially the presidency.
What Is Gerrymandering?
September 15, 2020
There's a reason some political districts seem to only elect members of one party.
Why Do We Have A Census?
September 10, 2020
Every 10 years, the U.S. embarks on a daunting task: count every resident in the country.
Should Washington, D.C. Be A State?
September 10, 2020
What would it take to make Washington, D.C. an official state?
What Does Disenfranchisement Look Like?
August 20, 2020
Dr. Terri Jett shares a brief history of voting access in the United States.
Equal Rights for Women
August 5, 2020
A lot has changed for women in America since the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Women for President
July 15, 2020
Women have been running for the nation's highest office well before they had the right to.
What is a Caucus?
June 16, 2020
Caucuses have been used to decide elections throughout U.S. history, but how do they work?