Op-Eds
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A Perspective on the Alt-Right
The alt-right, newly thrown into prominence by the 2016 presidential election, consists of several disparate elements that are united by a belief in Western superiority. Untangling their web is the subject of this article.
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Virginia's Urban-Rural Divide in Gifted Education
In the state of Virginia, while the Governor's School program sets the gold standard for gifted education, access to this resource is uneven and limited in parts of the state.
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Women Under the Trump Administration
The new Trump administration has taken a variety of actions that directly affect women around the world. How do Trump's actions thus far indicate how his administration plans on treating women in the future?
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A Progressive Case for Free Trade
Free trade is anathema to many on both sides of the aisle. But does it make sense that the anti-war Left rejects free trade agreements?
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Note from the Editor-in-Chief
This brief note from the editor-in-chief lays out the intellectual foundations of the Virginia Review of Politics, as well as its goals moving forward.
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Dodd-Frank Is Here To Stay
President Trump claims that he will spearhead a repeal of Dodd-Frank, but the evidence overwhelmingly suggests that the law is here to stay.
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Electoral College
Supporters of the Electoral College claim the system gives rural "flyover" states a voice. But how true is that?
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The Future of Environmental Policy in the U.S.
The EPA has long-since served as an effective regulatory body, however, under the Trump administration, the agency faces serious changes and cuts. These cuts will result in the potential for increased negative environmental impacts.
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The Need for Stricter AI Standards
Artificial intelligence is rapidly booming, and slowly becoming a more integral and unavoidable aspect of our daily lives. What are the laws that govern this field?
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Trump, Pai, and Broadband Access for Rural Americans
This article summarizes municipal broadband networks and discusses the role of a partisan FCC in broadband deployment.