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Young Americans’ Views of the Presidential Election

October 21, 2024

In this final post of a three-part series, we continue exploring the results of the “Reimagining Political Leadership: The Outlook of Young Americans” survey focused on the political attitudes of Americans aged 18-34. The survey was designed by the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics at American University in partnership with Future Caucus and the […]

Constitutional Issues

Historic Second Impeachment, Part Two: Questions of Crime and Punishment

February 08, 2021

This week, the Senate commences an historic second trial of former President Donald Trump, stemming from his actions pertaining to the January 6 Capitol riot.1 Against a backdrop of heightened security, threats made against members of Congress,2 and tensions within the Republican Party,3 senators must determine President Trump’s innocence or guilt, as well as what […]

Constitutional Issues

Historic Second Impeachment, Part One: Questions of Constitutionality and Unity

February 03, 2021

Last week, the House of Representatives delivered an article of impeachment to the Senate, accusing former President Donald Trump of inciting violence against the U.S. government on the basis of his actions relating to the January 6 storming of the Capitol.1 Already the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, President Trump will also become […]

Constitutional Issues

Norms, Rules, and Tradition

December 15, 2020

As journalists, historians, and political commentators reflect on the administration of outgoing President Donald Trump, one word keeps coming up: norms. To his critics, this is cause for concern. But President Trump’s supporters sometimes see his norm-breaking actions as efforts to change the political culture of Washington. Here, we will offer definitions and examples of […]

Executive Branch

Election 2020: Guides for Watching and Discussing the Debates

September 23, 2020

There are three presidential debates scheduled for September 29, October 15, and October 22, as well as a vice presidential debate taking place on October 7. For many voters, the debates are the best chance to see the differences between the candidates as they decide how to cast their vote in November. Campaigns put a […]

Economic Issues

Summer Round-Up #2: Campaigns, Conventions, and the Race to Election Day

August 31, 2020

Over the course of the summer, the 2020 election has taken shape. Most primaries for congressional office have concluded, and the parties and presidential candidates were able to showcase their respective visions during their conventions. In this second summer round-up, we take a look at the state of the 2020 election. Our first summer round-up […]

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Young Americans’ Views of the Presidential Election

Historic Second Impeachment, Part Two: Questions of Crime and Punishment

Historic Second Impeachment, Part One: Questions of Constitutionality and Unity

Norms, Rules, and Tradition

Election 2020: Guides for Watching and Discussing the Debates

Summer Round-Up #2: Campaigns, Conventions, and the Race to Election Day

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