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Self-promotional advertisements deceive voters

As presidential candidates increasingly use digital platforms to promote their campaign, voters should learn to fact-check self-promotional information.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 28, 2019

Candidates of the 2020 presidential election are spending millions of dollars on their campaigns to reach as many people as possible through social media. President Trump has spent $3.5 million in Facebook advertisements, as well as $1 million in Google advertisements since 2016 for the 2020 election,...

Students register as midterm election approaches

Here is some helpful information as students prepare to vote in the 2018 midterm election.

Preet Christian, Freelance Writer • October 19, 2018

On Nov. 6, the midterm elections in the United States will take place. With millennials making up over a quarter of the eligible voting population in 2016, students will have the opportunity to greatly influence the outcome. VOTER REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT Every citizen in the United States is...

Presidential race creates spectator democracy

Disengagement in politics robs citizens of democracy.

Justin Yun, Writer • March 8, 2016

Disengagement in politics robs citizens of democracy.