Tag: Political Analysis

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Why Do Some Traffic Stops Go Wrong?

Routine traffic stops are common practice throughout the United States, but these stops sometimes result in unexpected violence. Amidst the recent killing of Tyre Nichols, many question why these seemingly mundane stops turn deadly. Some consider the role that race plays in police encounters while others have suggested a need […]

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Biden’s Immigration Shift

Amidst a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Biden administration has announced a new plan for immigration policy, tightening restrictions while also creating more options for migrants. Migration rates at the U.S.-Mexico border have skyrocketed in the past few years with around 206,239 encounters by the U.S. border patrol at […]

Academic workers on strike at the University of California, Berkeley in November
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Why are workers striking right now?

During the past few weeks, worker strikes have increasingly appeared in the headlines along with many questions over the state of the American job market and economy. From rail workers to journalists, workers are protesting for better pay, working conditions, and a stronger voice in company affairs. Although many strike […]

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What issues shaped the 2022 Midterms?

In keeping with past election cycles, the Midterm elections of twenty-twenty two were hotly contested and differed greatly based upon a variety of issues. Early projections of the results often diverged from true outcomes, and the push for some particular issues such as abortion and democracy shaped and adapted candidates’ […]