Facing a New Wave: How Younger Candidates Could Be The Change America Needs

When watching the news, many Americans look on their screen at the elected official representing them and see the same type of politician: someone who is of a much older generation. Even as the country has become increasingly diverse and seen significant changes in ideology and values, Baby Boomer leaders have stood the test of time. Our country has failed to usher new generations into office to lead the way into this new era, especially in the higher positions where long-time incumbents have dominated the polls.

NationAlex BarnesJanuary 11, 2024alex barnes, American Politics, Elections, candidates, voter demographicsComment

Insurrection: Part II

Offices trashed, fire alarms blaring, sprinklers set off, stolen artifacts. Congress had become a battlefield of democracy. But this time, it was not Americans attempting to overthrow the government. It was Brazilians. The familiar story took place on the floor of the House of Deputies, the lower House of Congress in Brasilia, Brazil just a week after the inauguration of the new president. This is not common in the history of industrialized states like the U.S. and Brazil, however these two countries took to similar methods after stark electoral losses.

Featured, GlobeDanielle JacobsMarch 21, 2023Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Lula, Brasilia, Brazil Election, Jair Bolsonaro, far right, far left, election denial, january 6, rigging election, Elections, Danielle JacobsComment