Trump’s Cabinet Developments
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
May 2, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
With the Trump presidency now in full gear, many of Trump’s cabinet picks have been confirmed by the Senate. However, President Trump’s cabinet picks have raised many controversies. One major controversy was the appointment of Betsy DeVos as the education secretary. Many people have questioned...
New DNC Chairman
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
May 2, 2017
Filed under Politics
It has become an axiom of history to oppose the opposite party in American politics. This has become relevant as the Democratic Party elects Tom Perez as its next chairman. Tom Perez has a tough task ahead for the Democratic Party as he hopes to lead them to success at the 2018 midterm election and the...
Trump’s CPAC Speech
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
May 2, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
The Trump presidency is just beginning to take shape as more than a month has passed by since January 20, 2017. There have been many developments and controversies surrounding the new administration. Recently, President Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, commonly known as the...
Transgender Boys in the Boy Scouts of America
Andrew Harrigan, Politics Writer
March 5, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
The Boy Scouts of America recently announced their decision to allow transgender boys. After months of deliberation, it has been decided that whatever a child writes as his/her gender on the children’s application is what will be recorded and utilized by the Boy Scouts of America, regardless of whether...
Women’s March
Parker Keller, Politics Writer
March 5, 2017
Filed under Politics
During the days following Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States, millions of women around the globe joined together in what is known as the “Women’s March.” According to About.com, the objectives of the Women’s March is to “bring people together…to make...
Analyzing Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
Kevin McKenna, Politics Writer
March 5, 2017
Filed under Politics
On Tuesday, January 31st, President Donald J. Trump nominated Colorado 10th District appeals court judge, a George W. Bush appointee, Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States of America to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Antonin Scalia had been one of the most influential conservative...
Trump’s First 100 Days Plan
Parker Keller, Politic Writer
March 5, 2017
Filed under Politics
A very important aspect of a president is what he plans to do as soon as he comes into office, often known as the “First 100 Days Plan.” Donald Trump is currently in this period of time. His intentions for the next few weeks range from cutting regulations on businesses to repealing and replacing...
Political Significance of Super Bowl Commercials
Shaan Khan, Politic Writer
March 5, 2017
Filed under Politics
Super Bowl commercials are usually deemed the funniest advertisements of the year. This year, however, companies have reached out further than simple humor and introduced political significance into the mix. Some of the companies include Audi, 84 Lumber, Coca–Cola, Budweiser, and Airbnb. Audi...
What Does a President’s Life After Office Look Like?
Shaan Khan, Politics Writer
January 9, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
What do presidents do or get after they leave the White House? To start off, they get a pension which was first introduced in the Former Presidents Act. This allows them to keep to themselves or relax after such an intense job. Oftentimes, former presidents disengage themselves from public rather than...
Barack Obama’s Legacy
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
January 7, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
As the transition of Donald Trump starts to roll along, the current President is preparing for life after the White House and wrapping up his legacy over the last 8 years. Barack Obama made history in 2008 when he became the first African-American President of the United States. Over the last two terms, he has made significant changes and contributions to the American lifestyle, all producing varying degrees of success.
Read more »2016 Presidential Election Outcome
Parker Keller, Politics Writer
January 7, 2017
Filed under Politics
The 2016 presidential campaign season has arguably been one of the most divisive times in American political history. The major political party candidates, Donald Trump(R) and Hillary Clinton(D), are considered the most unlikable presidential candidates that America has ever seen.
Read more »Trump’s Transition Overview
Ashar Farooq, Politics Editor
January 7, 2017
Filed under Politics, Showcase
It is reasonable to say that a decent portion of 2016 has been very political for many of us, thanks to this year’s election. The impacts of this historic election are just beginning to become clear as the inauguration of Donald Trump edges closer and closer. Trump, with his transition team, is constructing his cabinet and getting ready for his powerful job in this rapidly shortening time period.
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