Politics

Power 2016: an American election

The photographs in this portfolio are from more than 3,000 shots by Jon Winet and Allen Spore for…

Policy representation in state legislatures

By Juliana Pacheco

“A key characteristic of democracy is the continuing responsiveness of the government to the preferences of its citizens, considered as political equals.”
-Robert Dahl, Polyarchy, pg. 1

Why should we elect more women in the U.S.?

By Tracy Osborn

During the 2016 election, the buzz about sexism, gender stereotyping, discrimination and sexual assault has been electric. Can a woman win the U.S. presidency, the last remaining vestige of male-only American…

A critical election

By Caroline Tolbert

Looking locally

Will lowering the signature requirement for Iowa City initiatives and referendums lead to California-style government by the people?

Environmental policy and national security in the 2016 election

By Ty Priest

In the 2016 election, when we think of “environmental issues,” we typically consider issues like global warming or fracking. However, environmental issues can tie into national…