State of the Union
No Need to Worry About the Supreme Leader
Today, let’s dissect the rumors that went around during Kim’s disappearance and examine what the global reaction has been to their general dissolution. Let’s also consider some perspectives on what the next North Korean transition of power might look like and what US policy on Kim’s death, whenever it comes, ought to be.
Debate Primer: CARES Act Corporate Bailouts
The question before us on Monday evening at 7pm CST (we hope you’ll join us—check our Facebook for a Zoom link!) is whether the government should engage in bailouts to big businesses like these, in principle. Here’s some background that you might find useful.
Labour Party History Part II: Corbynism
The second installment of Zack Lori’s recap of the British Labour Party’s trajectory throughout the 2010s - from the rise of Corbyn to the present.
Fratricide and A Bacon Sandwich: The Recent History of the British Labour Party, Part I
In May of 2010, the Labour Party relinquished control of the British government after 13 years in office. Consequently, Gordon Brown stepped down from his position as Labour leader. Here, we shall begin our story of Labour’s ten long years out of power.
Debate Primer: COVID Authoritarianism
This week, Political Union will debate whether authoritarian policies are justified in the context of COVID-19 prevention efforts. Zack Lori compiles a few case studies of government policy in this primer.
Why Everyone’s Saying Hungary Is in Trouble
From Felix:
On March 31, the Washington Post published an analysis piece titled, “Coronavirus Kills Its First Democracy.” The article, considered provocative in its wording but perhaps not entirely inaccurate, was of course aimed at Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s parliamentary super-majority had just pushed through a package of arcane legislation, some of which is designed to grant Orban the ability to rule by decree.
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Felix Beilin is a junior majoring in political science and journalism. His areas of interest include political communication and the politics of Europe.
Connor Caserio is a freshman with an undecided major. He is interested in environmental politics, international relations, and transportation and infrastructure policy, among other issues.
Parker Stava is a freshman studying biology, Science in Human Culture, and political science. He is interested in the intersection of science, religion, and politics. Additionally, his political interests include congressional and presidential politics, domestic issues, and voting patterns.