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  • How Democrats Won Redistricting

    By Rishi Samarth Every 10 years, congressional and state legislative districts are redrawn due to the new census. Redrawing electoral districts is an inherently partisan process, as district maps can be drawn to favor one party over the other. Just before the redistricting cycle began, it was common knowledge that congressional redistricting alone would be…
    2022, Belonging

  • Biden’s Approval Hurts Democrats Nationwide

    By Rishi Samarth, Staff Writer The major elections this year were the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia. The Virginia gubernatorial race was the most covered race, with former Democratic governor Terry McAuliffe running against ex-Carlyle group CEO Glenn Youngkin. Generally, the Virginia governor's mansion is won by the opposing political party from the…
    2021, National, Wellness

  • 2022 Redistricting Overview

    By Rishi Samarth, Staff Writer   Every ten years after the Decennial Census, congressional districts must be redrawn nationwide to account for population losses and gains across different parts of the country. As expected, states like Texas and Florida are growing in population, and have gained 2 and 1 congressional districts respectively, while states along…
    2021, National

  • Biden’s Surprise: Welfare Expansion

    Biden's Surprise: Welfare Expansion By Rishi Samarth President's Biden's first legislative victory was the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion relief bill aimed at targeting the COVID-19 pandemic. The main components of the bill are $1,400 stimulus checks, extended unemployment, $10 billion for vaccine distribution, and $350 billion to bail out state…
    2021, Refresh

  • Missouri’s Shifting Political Landscape

    Missouri’s Shifting Political Landscape By Rishi Samarth Graphics by Rishi Samarth The state of Missouri, once regarded as a political bellwether, is now considered a safe Republican state by most Americans. In the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump won the state with 56.80% of the vote compared to President Joe Biden’s 41.41% of the…
    2021, Horizons, National