“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government,…
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Opinion: Sen. Hawley’s actions are irredeemable
“My view is that Trump will not change the Republican Party, America’s right-of-center party. If he brings in new followers, that’s great, and well worth the effort, but he will not change the Republican Party,” said Mitch McConnell. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s words ring through the American political sphere…
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President-elect Biden Cabinet Appointments to Date
President-elect Joe Biden’s first significant action regarding his presidency will be assembling his cabinet. The pivotal step of selecting who will be his primary advisors and who will run government agencies will set the tone for the next four years. Over the next several weeks, President-elect Biden will have to…
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The Three Biggest Sports Scandals
Nothing is more captivating than a fall from grace that happens on a national scale. Humanity is innately drawn to seeing someone lose it all after they seem to have it all. It’s an unfortunate reality for those in the limelight. Once you achieve greatness, people no longer root for…
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Opinion: What happened to America’s pastime?
The United States is the hegemon of professional sports. It could be the national powerhouse that is the NFL, the international impact of the NBA or the dynasty that is the U.S. women’s soccer team. The United States, for almost the last 100 years, has been the epitome of excellence…
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Student Poll: Who is voting for whom?
With the 2020 Election on the horizon, every eligible American must face the same crucial question: who do you trust to lead our country for the next four years? The 2020 election has dominated the political debate ever since President Trump won in 2016. College students are one of the…
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Local Election Update
The election cycle is heating up in the closing weeks before election day – especially in several key races in Missouri and Kansas. In Missouri, Republican Gov. Mike Parson is holding a steady lead over Democratic challenger Nicole Gallaway. A poll from St. Louis University has Parson with a six-point…
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Weekly Update on the 2020 Election: September 17
In less than two months, the American people will vote in one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history. According to both national and statewide polls, there is likely to be a new President of the United States. A poll conducted by The Economist has former Vice President Joe…
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