Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was indicted Feb. 22 after allegations of sexual misconduct and blackmail were revealed in mid-January. The allegations concern a consensual encounter in March of 2015 during which Greitens allegedly took a partially nude photo of his hairstylist without her permission, threatening to leak it if she…
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Trump tried to fire Mueller
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has overseen the Russia investigation since May 17, 2017 for the Department of Justice. The U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed Mueller after President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey for the Russia Investigation. Mueller has continued to compile evidence against Trump’s associates such as…
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Unpacking the government shutdown
The United States federal government shut down at midnight Jan. 20. This was the first government shutdown under the Trump administration and, more significantly, the first shutdown where a single political party has control of both Congress and the White House. Republicans were unable to end a Democratic filibuster in…
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Blackmail alleged against Governor Greitens
On Jan. 11, a St. Louis’ CBS affiliate, KMOV, revealed that Republican Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri was accused of blackmail. In an audio recording given to KMOV by the ex-husband of Greitens’ hairstylist, the hairstylist, whose identity remains unknown, confirmed an affair between her and Greitens in March 2015.…
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Kelly aids Trump by providing an emotional and personal defense
President Donald Trump sparked headlines last week when the contents of his call to the family of a fallen U.S. soldier were made public. On Oct. 4, four American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger. Trump was criticized Oct. 16 for not calling their families. In response to…
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Weinstein Accusations Unveil a Disturbing Pattern of Institutionalized Sexual Abuse
On Oct. 5, the New York Times published an investigatory article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey that revealed accusations of sexual assault, harassment and rape perpetrated by world-renowned film producer Harvey Weinstein. Upon its release, several more women came forward to detail their own experiences with Weinstein, including such…
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Missouri’s Governor’s Race Ramping Up
While the presidential election is receiving national attention, another race is occurring a little closer to home. The Missouri gubernatorial election will be Nov. 8, 2016. Chris Koster and Eric Greitens won the Democratic and Republican nominations, respectively, during the Aug. 2 primaries. Koster was the clear front-runner leading up…
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WJC Republicans and Democrats Gearing Up
This fall, William Jewell College is welcoming two new political organizations to campus: the WJC Democrats and WJC Republicans. Both organizations aim to sharpen college Republicans’ and college Democrats’ beliefs on Jewell’s campus through inclusive, engaging debates during each organization’s respective meetings. Junior political science and international relations major Jameson…
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The Campaign Trails: Conventions
Conventions are a central element of America’s electoral system. They are where the Republican and Democratic parties officially decide upon who their candidate for president will be. Additionally, it is also a time for the parties to establish their respective platforms in the upcoming elections and to define why they…
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