How DOGE Could Impact Virginia Elections This Fall
Musk’s slash-and-burn approach to federal workers could influence important state elections.
How Biden Destroyed His Great Legacy
Biden was an exemplary American statesman but was unlucky to become president.
Professor Crockett Discusses Berlin Protest Experiences
Professor Roger Crockett described his experience at the 1968 West German student protests.
The Sights of Washington and Trump’s Liberty Ball
President Trump’s second inauguration was celebrated in style.
Wake Forest Politics Professor Gives MLK Day Address
Melissa Harris-Perry shared her thoughts on MLK, race relations, and the 2024 election.
Mayor Friedman Lays Out Plan for Next Term
Lexington’s mayor, fresh off an unopposed election victory, explains his vision.
W&L Faculty Discuss the 2024 Presidential Election
A faculty panel shared election predictions before offering their takeaways two weeks later.
Professors Discuss Jim Crow and Colonialism in Virginia
Virginia’s Racial Integrity Act of 1924 is part of a long history of dehumanizing legislation.
Virginia and the Politics of Unpredictability
Virginia’s rightward shift should surprise no one and cements the state as solidly purple.
Trump Rallies in Virginia Days Before Election
On the weekend before election day, Trump made an unexpected stop in Salem.
U.S Senate Candidate Eddie Garcia Visits W&L College Republicans
Garcia believes that he can flip the state by winning the support of veterans, young adults, and Hispanic voters united by a pro-working class emphasis…
Expand the CPD office to properly support politics majors
With inadequate attention, many students simply abandon public service aspirations…
An Interview With Professor Lynn Uzzell
Before the first class of each semester, Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics, Lynn Uzzell, asks her students a question: “What do you think is the most pressing political problem in America today?”