State of the Union
Primer: Democracy
Primer for the resolution: RESOLVED: Democracy is the best form of government.
Primer: Political outsiders
Resolved: Political outsiders are better than career politicians.
Opinion: Mauritania and Conditional Support of Mali
Opinions essay on Mauritania and conditional support of Mali
Primer: Political Violence
Resolved: Political violence against elected officials is never justified.
Primer: Policy vs. Character
Resolved: Voters should prioritize politicians’ policy positions significantly more than their character.
Primer: Two-State Solution
Resolved: A two-state solution is ideal for Israel and Palestine.
Primer: Right Wing Populism
Resolved: The global rise of right wing populism is a threat to democracy.
Primer: Artificial Intelligence
Resolved: Artificial intelligence is a net harm to students’ learning
Primer: Supreme Court
Resolved: The institution of the Supreme Court supports the interests of the American people.
Meet our editors
Sophia Cheng is a sophomore studying history, environmental policy, and data science. She is interested in free speech, constitutional law, and the international rule of law.
William Liu is a sophomore majoring in philosophy and economics. He is interested in political theory, foreign policy, and the history of modern politics.

