After a long election cycle, the results of the Puerto Rican polls are in. The Partido Nuevo Progresista — New Progressive Party — is celebrating two major victories: their candidate being elected and Puerto Ricans voting “Yes” for Puerto Rico to be annexed to the Union as a State — the latter with around 52% … Read more
It is all too easy to say data holds a monopoly over the truth. Who’s to argue against numbers and statistics, statements of fact that are not opinionated but wholly objective? We see this monopoly rear its head in our everyday rhetoric: “It’s just a fact,” an impassioned — or disconcertingly smug — student may … Read more
This article was co-written by Alan Zhang and Sophia Weng. The day after the 2016 presidential election, the editors of Sabato’s Crystal Ball declared, “The Crystal Ball is shattered.” The nation watched in disbelief as Donald Trump was elected president in an upset that political commentators had assured their audiences was highly unlikely to occur. … Read more
As President Trump beamed at the audience, rally attendees chanted, “Lock her up! Lock her up! Lock her up!” Trump leaned toward the microphone and added, “Lock ‘em all up.” No, this rally did not take place in 2016, and they were not referring to Hillary Clinton. This rally took place on Oct. 17, 2020, … Read more
When I began my time as an HPR writer nearly four years ago, the first article I wrote detailed how the 2016 election of President Donald Trump would mobilize a new generation of young Republicans. This generation, I argued, would enshrine the Republican Party in new ideals: free enterprise, combined with a newfound commitment to … Read more
The 2020 presidential election is set to be one of the most controversial and unprecedented election cycles in all of American history. Between fears of results taking weeks to come out and worries about widespread voter suppression, it is easy to see why almost half of eligible Americans are concerned about whether this November election … Read more
Across the rapidly changing face of America — from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, and from Austin, Texas, to Kenosha, Wisconsin — the Movement for Black Lives continues to demand justice. But now, fear has reached a boiling point: In a matter of moments, a nation in crisis will make its vote in an unprecedented and … Read more
On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump announced a national emergency in response to COVID-19. At the time, there were 40 deaths and 1,701 confirmed cases in the United States. As of October 2020, more than 200,000 Americans have since died from the disease — a toll surpassing combat deaths from our last five wars … Read more
As election day approaches, a potential blue wave is on the horizon. Polls show Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s lead holding steady, and even states once safely in Trump’s camp could be in play. Among the states swelling to support the former vice president, a curious player throws their hat in the ring: Nebraska’s 2nd electoral … Read more
As Californians return their mail-in ballots, some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies have bombarded voters’ social media accounts, text messages and TV stations with a simple message: vote “yes” on Proposition 22. The ballot initiative, written by a consortium of app-based companies, has ignited a nationwide debate on the future of work. If passed, … Read more