Amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against Republican candidate, Roy Moore, the possibility of Alabama electing its first Democrat to serve in the U.S. Senate, since 1979, is becoming more likely.
Politics
Did Hillary Clinton ‘Rig’ the 2016 Democratic Primaries?
Donna Brazile, former Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairwoman, ignited controversy after releasing an excerpt from her upcoming book, Hacks. In the excerpt, published by Politico on Nov. 2, Brazile says she found a fundraising contract between the DNC and Secretary Hillary Clinton’s campaign, insinuating the primaries had been rigged against Bernie Sanders.
President Trump Speaks on Mass Shootings in NY and TX
In less than a week apart, two acts of terror occurred in the United States. The first was an attack in New York City on Oct. 31; the other took place six days later at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, TX, on Nov. 5.
What Prevented a Hillary Clinton Presidency? Robots
Professors at the University of Oxford have found that voters who have been exposed to automation were less likely to vote for the former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, in the 2016 Presidential Election.
Results of MU 2017 Gubernatorial Election Straw Poll
Nearly 400 students voted in the 2017 NJ Gubernatorial straw poll. The students in the University’s Political Science Club ran the poll Oct. 27 and sent their results into The Outlook last week.
Tensions Rise Within Party Factions
The 2016 elections resulted in the Democrats without the White House and with 71 fewer seats in Congress, giving Republicans the majority.
New Proposal to Increase Entrance Fees in National Parks
The National Park Service has announced their proposal to increase parks fees during their peak seasons at some of the nation’s most popular parks, on Oct. 24.
President Trump’s Executive Order on Healthcare
President Trump issued an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 12 which he believes will help mitigate adverse consequences of the PPACA— Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — such as the high premiums and deductibles, and the minimal options in selecting plans.
Environmental Protection Agency Pulls Scientists from Conference
The Environmental Protection Agency canceled the scheduled appearances of three scientists from the agency who planned climate change discussions at a conference in Rhode Island on Monday.
Las Vegas Shooting Evokes Gun Control Debate
In the wake of the Las Vegas mass-shooting, many have called for improving the regulatory measures that surround the purchase and ownership of firearms.