Political science, not political science-fiction. A student-run magazine at Binghamton University.
The 2024 presidential election campaign, characterized by a quick succession of unexpected and shocking twists and turns, is likely to result in an incredibly close election. Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat in the seven battleground states. Vice President Harris has a slight lead in national polls but is well within the margin of error.
The Constitution says very little about the Supreme Court – its role is outlined in just a few sections. The document truly does not delve deeply into the size, structure, or detailed operation of our nation’s highest Court. Despite knowing the difficulties of constitutional interpretation, the framers deliberately chose not to prescribe a specific method of interpretation.
A rivalrous presidential election has transcended this year’s political narrative. However, equally consequential congressional elections are also taking place and New York State could determine the outcome for another nationwide powershift.
After months of petitions, rallies, and writing campaigns, the GSEU and Binghamton University settled on increases in pay for some graduate workers set to be implemented in the Fall of 2023. But this is not the happy ending it might seem to be. It’s only the start of a larger struggle for better conditions.
With Jeffries becoming more prominent in American politics now than ever before, Happy Medium offers a profile of the congressman as a politician and as a Binghamton alum.
A debate between the three organizations sparked discussions about some of the most hot-button issues of the midterm elections.
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