A Lesson in Politics: Presidential Line of Succession

Okay, friends. Let’s talk the Presidential Line of Succession. As we get farther and farther along into 45’s presidency, the more this topic comes up. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

Crafting the Resistance: Knitters Against Nazis

A Lesson in Politics: Gerrymandering

Elections never seem to leave the news cycle these days. Between 45’s administration constantly circling back to the 2016 election and Russia, elections are always a relevant topic. But last week, elections were in the news for another reason — the Supreme Court…

A Lesson in Politics: The Filibuster

It’s our first filibuster, and I’m not a rules expert, but the rules of a filibuster are simple enough –you keep the floor as long as you hold the floor. What does…

Sit down, shut up, you can protest the flag however you want.

Al Franken, #MeToo, and Internalized Misogyny

…Or How I Accidentally Started My Biggest Twitter Fight To Date

HBICs: Women of the United States Senate

It’s a small club with exclusive membership — even smaller than the boys club that makes…

A Lesson in Politics: Two Campaign Models and Realigning Elections

American politics and government is a tricky sphere of knowledge, full of twists and turns. Our representative republic was born from fear of monarchy, fear of absolute power, and a desire to lead a better life. The…

Yes, I Do Want to Take Your Guns

The first step is admitting you have a problem, right?