Elections

For One First-Gen American, an Uneasy Twilight Between Hope and Fear

January 7, 2021 Julie Coppens 0

Commentary by Harnoor Mann, University of Cincinnati student contributor to D&M I went to bed at 3 a.m. EST on January 6th, emboldened to sleep […]

The Party of Law and Order

January 7, 2021 Julie Coppens 0

Commentary by Jean R. Pateman, Democracy & Me intern They stood outside of the Capitol and screamed “Our country!” and “You’re supposed to work for […]

A Bill Has to Be Passed By Both Chambers to Become Law

December 30, 2020 David Childs 1

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The US is a bicameral legislative body, having two branches or chambers consisting of the House of Representatives […]

A Peaceful Transition of Power

December 28, 2020 David Childs 1

By Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In the United States of America as I write this article, we have come to the close […]

What is a Lame Duck Political Official?

November 16, 2020 David Childs 7

By Dr. David J. ChildsNorthern Kentucky University Introduction- What is a Lame Duck OfficialAfter general elections have taken place the outgoing president is often called […]

Shadows of History, Footsteps of the Future: A Poem Inspired by Kamala Harris

November 12, 2020 Julie Coppens 0

Poem by Joyeuse Muhorakeye, Democracy & Me intern I am a shadow on the wall of history and the future of further footsteps. I wonder […]

Reflections on the 2020 Election Season: A Call for Unity and Bipartisanship

November 7, 2020 David Childs 20

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Opinion IntroductionThe 2020 election between Donald Trump and Joseph Biden has been no doubt the most contentious election […]

Settling Our Differences: Meaningful Social Studies Teaching after a General Election

November 5, 2020 David Childs 16

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Election Related Violence in HistoryJelani Cobb in a September, 2020 Atlantic article entitled “Our Long, Forgotten History of […]

“Freedom Friends” Election Diaries

November 4, 2020 Julie Coppens 0

As we experience, record, and later look back on significant events, personal diaries can become powerful sources—they’re the OG “first draft of history.” In turbulent […]