Lew BlankinThe OutsiderYes, Being Progressive Matters — Even with a Gridlocked SenateSuper Tuesday is over, and the Democratic race has effectively come down to two candidates: Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.Mar 4, 2020Mar 4, 2020
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderOutliers of Uninsurance: Mapping America’s Worst-Insured CountiesCounties with a high number of residents lacking health insurance are more likely to be Native American, Amish, and Hispanic.Dec 26, 2019Dec 26, 2019
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderCape Town: A Horrifying Look into the Future of Climate ChangeClimate change is often framed as a futuristic threat — a problem that will affect the “next generation” of humans.Sep 10, 20194Sep 10, 20194
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderAn Annotated Breakdown of the 2020 Democratic DebatesThis past Wednesday and Thursday, Democratic candidates squared off in the first round of debates for the presidential nomination.Jun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderReal Change Requires More Than Voting For DemocratsElecting progressive politicians is important. But we need to hold them accountable to get the change we need.Nov 7, 20181Nov 7, 20181
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderThe Threat of Climate ChangeHow our fossil fuel consumption will adversely affect our planet — and what we can do to stop it.Mar 18, 20183Mar 18, 20183
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderYes, Progressives Can Win Deep Red DistrictsData show that running to the left can be a winning strategy, even in the heart of Trump Country.Jan 19, 20181Jan 19, 20181
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderAmerica Is Still Really SegregatedThe Racial Dot Map is a data mapping tool created by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center that is really under-utilized. The…Jul 1, 20171Jul 1, 20171
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderThe Three-Axis Political CompassEconomics, domestic policy, and foreign policy should each be measured individually.Jun 13, 20176Jun 13, 20176
Lew BlankinThe OutsiderAbout The OutsiderIndependent, student-led publication. Unafraid to take risks and challenge the status quo.Apr 29, 2017Apr 29, 2017