In recent years, Republican political strategy has often paired strong policy agendas with confrontational messaging. President Donald Trump demonstrated that a divisive, combative style can mobilize voters and dominate the national conversation. In Flori... See more
When I was 13 on a summer camp trip, a boy walked up to me, complimented me and asked for my Snapchat. I remember responding, ‚ÄúI don‚Äôt have Snapchat. I don’t want no nudes!‚Äù and then running away from what was probably a very sweet and harmless boy.... See more
One of the most common accusations directed at conservatives is that you cannot be both pro-life and supportive of the death penalty. If life is sacred, as anti-death penalty voters argue, it must be protected in all circumstances — from the womb to the p... See more
Political engagement among young people has fractured into two exhausting extremes, both of which push students toward disengagement. What once felt urgent now feels overwhelming as constant political messaging and social pressure leave many young people ... See more
As midterm elections approach, with the state primary Aug. 18 and the general election Nov. 3, UF students are consumed by national debates over immigration, ICE and cultural flashpoints at the federal level. But while attention is fixed on Washington, th... See more