Underage Voting

In 1971, the United States Senate voted in favor of the proposed amendment to lower voting age to 18. In just over two months, which happened to be the shortest period of time for any amendment in U.S. history, the necessary state legislatures ratified the 26th Amendment, and President Nixon signed it into law that July. During World War II President Roosevelt lowered the minimum … Continue reading Underage Voting

A Broken Foster System

Everyday, there are countless children who end up on the streets of America. Many are considered runaways, while others simply suffer from very unfortunate circumstances. Half of these children are by themselves, and the others with parents or a guardian of some kind. Those without adults are runaways or orphans, but in either case, they are in the foster system, meaning the state government has … Continue reading A Broken Foster System

How To Love What Climate Can’t Change

Four years ago, when I came to Gustavus Adolphus College to pursue an undergraduate degree, I would not have been able to tell you what a caucus was for the life of me. Coming from a small town in South Dakota, political engagement among my peers was nonexistent. When I came to Minnesota, I was amazed at how many young people participate in the state’s … Continue reading How To Love What Climate Can’t Change

Mein Trump

Donald Trump is one of the scarier things to happen to America.  His exponentially growing campaign is the highlight of the year. It makes sense: the bright orange glow of his face is mesmerizing. When he’s on TV you think you are watching a Saturday Night Live skit and the show has suddenly become funny again. But then you notice the CNN Live logo in … Continue reading Mein Trump