The term “alt-right” came to the forefront during the 2016 election as Hillary Clinton and various media outlets connected the movement to the rise of Donald Trump. But what exactly is the “alt-right?”
The...
Mark McKinnon is a political adviser, television producer and newspaper columnist who has worked in American politics for the last 30 years. He has served on several political campaigns and created and...
The First Amendment is one of our most important rights as Americans. Its protection of our right to protest also safeguards democracy itself, and yet many are criticizing anti-Trump protesters.
Since...
As hundreds marched through the streets of uptown and downtown Dallas on Nov. 9 protesting the election of Donald Trump, electrical engineering senior Adam Richards directed choice words at the president-elect.
“I...
As the night wore on, the smiles faded off the faces of students viewing the election results at a watch party hosted by Student Government and SUAAB and morphed to looks of incredulity and shock.
What...
As the presidential election winds down, the country is preparing for the inevitable beginning of a new administration and an uncertain future. But before judging the next potential leaders of the free...
Hillary Clinton is the only candidate to vote for in the 2016 presidential election.
She is one of the most qualified candidates to ever run for office. In addition to having invaluable foreign policy...
Student Government and SUAAB registered 1,200 students to vote with the intention of encouraging students to become more politically excited and active.
With the presidential election coming up in November,...
Donald Trump is a flip-flopper. Hillary Clinton, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan are also all flip-floppers. Flip-flopping is a derogatory term in politics. It insinuates politicians...
Correction: In a previous version of this story, Akshitha Padigela’s name was misspelled. The Mercury regrets this error.
With the presidential election rapidly approaching student organizations, university...
If you’re reading this, then you probably won’t vote this November.
According to the United States Census Bureau, only 38 percent of college age citizens voted in the 2012 election. That’s lower...
