National
Out of the Wild: Outdoor Recreation Faces the Threat of Climate Change
Like many Americans whose ability to backpack is hindered by the increasingly pervasive effects of climate change, Gerger wonders what it will take to preserve the Mendenhall Glacier, and by extension, her childhood.
BJORK: The Greenest Governor: Jay Inslee Emphasized Climate Proposals
Inslee largely structured his campaign around a single issue: climate change. Six of the ten issues outlined on his website related to climate change in some way, and his proposals to address climate change were easily more expansive than any of his rivals.
On Electability
We must expect better from our political allies, which means expecting them to vote for the best candidate, not the safest one. And it means holding ourselves to that standard, too.
Dance of Death: Congressional Inaction After El Paso and Dayton
“As usual, people have been asking whether this will be the shooting that finally brings about meaningful action from Congress or the White House. My response: certainly not.”
“An Acute and Worsening Crisis”: Migrants Face Dangerous Conditions at America’s Southwest Border
The prolonged detention of migrants at facilities ill-equipped for long-term needs has produced devastating consequences.
BJORK: Midwestern Nice: In Contrast to Rivals, Amy Klobuchar Touts Bipartisanship
With a reputation for bipartisanship and Midwestern humility, Senator Amy Klobuchar ‘82 (D-MN) occupies a different political lane than many of her 2020 competitors.
50 is the New 65: the Perennial Debate on Medicare Expansion Meets the 2020 Candidates
A range of options for changing the nation’s healthcare system is beneficial for constructive debate, but it is less than convenient for the Democrats vying for the White House.
Republican Women in Congress
Within the contemporary 116th Congress, there are 106 female Democrats, compared to 21 female Republicans. This represents the fewest female Republican representatives in three decades.