Monthly Archives: November 2016

Patrick Andelic and the Democratic Party

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Oscar Winberg

Following Hillary Clinton’s defeat, it is a time for soul-searching for the Democratic Party. The modern Democratic Party has always negotiated the relationship between liberalism, progressivism, and identity politics. How have these strands come together since the end of the … Continue reading →

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Andra Gillespie and the New Black Politician

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Oscar Winberg

A new generation of Black politicians have come of age in the 21st century. With Barack Obama leaving the White House, Senators such as Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are among the most prominent representatives of the New … Continue reading →

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Hans Noel and the Parties

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Oscar Winberg

In the Democratic primary, the party decided on Hillary Clinton. Among the Republicans, however, Donald Trump captured the nomination from a party splintered among factions. How did this come to be, and how will Trump change the Republican Party? For … Continue reading →

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