Political defeatism is a self-fulfilling prophecy
Democratic Party, progressive movement must enact populist platform, uphold rhetorical promises Stella Mercer / The Mossy Log In the wake of the nail-biting 2022 midterm elections, where …
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Rhetorical comparisons of left and right lack nuance
Far right slogans perpetuate harm, while progressive language exposes, responds to systemic violence How can leftists be against violent slogans from the right like “Blood and Soil” …
Rising fascism abroad highlights US trends
In recent years, many countries have been turning to authoritarianism as their form of government as opposed to democracy. In Italy’s most recent election, the citizens elected …
Female candidates fight gender roles in advertising
Many people have come to dread the seemingly unending plethora of television ads that characterize every election season in the United States. Even if you do not …
Students avoid party-affiliated organizations
Lewis & Clark has a reputation for being a liberal college campus. However, it has had a history of low partisan political engagement, which is fairly equally …
Students encouraged to be politically active
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a series of challenges to voter registration and voters. The 2020 general election is fast approaching and civically-engaged citizens are encouraging their …
Criticizing judgements of SCOTUS nominee
Barring any surprises in next week’s confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett is poised to become the next associate justice of …
Despite help from fly, Pence plunges as Harris soars
The vice Presidential debate on Oct. 7 was a stark contrast from the presidential debate the prior week. Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris …
LC College Democrats encourage students to take political action
While election years are always eventful, no one expected a year like this. With so much uncertainty in the country, this election will have a big impact …
McConnell rejoices as judicial norms collapse
During my first year at Lewis & Clark in my Comparative Politics class, my political science professor referred to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as a “master …
Despite Electoral Displeasure, Eligible Voters Must Take Action
Most Lewis & Clark students have been thoroughly bombarded by campaigns this fall due to the upcoming election. Whether it be by the emails that get progressively …