Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th U.S. President
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States along with Vice President Kamala Harris as the 49th Vice President. Due …
2020 Elections
Following Violence at the Capitol, Congress Certifies Biden Victory
After Congress was forced to evacuate by Trump supporters invading and ransacking the Capitol Building midday on Wednesday, it reconvened that evening to complete the certification of President-Elect Joe Biden’s …
Georgia Runoff Decides Senate Control
In order to be elected to a Senate seat in the state of Georgia, a candidate must beat their opponents with over 50 percent of the vote. During the general …
Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol
Violent supporters of President Trump breached the Capitol building Wednesday, forcing members of the House and Senate to lock down within their chambers. Shots were fired within the Capitol building, …
Georgia’s Runoff Election Will Dictate Control of the Senate, and with it the prospects of Democratic Policy
The U.S. Senate currently has 50 Republican Senators and 48 Democrats. The remaining two seats will be decided by two runoff elections in the state of Georgia, which are scheduled …
OPINION: Kamala Harris’s Historic Victory Was Revolutionary and Empowering
Almost two weeks ago, the nation saw the victory of President-elect Joe Biden, making Donald Trump a one-term president. Cities celebrated and commemorated while other GOP leaders vocally ignored the …
Fact Check: President Trump’s Election Claims
Over the week that has passed since Election Day, President Donald Trump has repeatedly taken to Twitter to dispute the results of the election. Many of President Trump’s claims have …
Joe Biden Declared Winner of 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
After an unprecedented campaign period and general election, Joe Biden is the apparent president-elect of the United States. Now that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s electoral votes are firmly in his …
Referendum 90, Charter Amendments 5 and 6 approved by voters
Three measures on the ballot this year, Referendum 90 about sexual education, Charter Amendment 5 concerning appointing a county sheriff, and Charter Amendment 6 regarding allowing the county council to …
Talking Heads: BC Students on Election Night
The 2020 elections have been some of the most contentious and consequential in American history. There have been numerous controversial state races, but the spotlight has been upon the presidential …
OPINION: Why I voted for the first time in the 2020 election
As a 23-year-old, I had a chance to vote in the 2016 election, but I didn’t. I was ignorant to politics and convinced my voice didn’t matter. I lived a …
Jay Inslee wins third term as governor; down-ballot races mixed.
During one of the most critical general elections of the United States, occurring amid a global pandemic, Washington has counted the majority of the state’s votes in many important races …
Election Day Guide: Trump vs Biden on the Issues
The year 2020 has seen an immense increase civic awareness for how the next presidential administration will handle issues of a global health crisis, police brutality, climate change, and countless …
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court
By a 52 to 48 vote margin, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice. She was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas on October 26, eight …
Watchdog Wellness: Election Night Mental Health Survival Guide
A lot hangs in the balance of the 2020 election, so it is understandably stressful for many people. Here are some tips to help to take care of your mental …
In the 2020 election, is your vote safe?
There is less than a week remaining before election night, and there has never been more uncertainty in the most fundamental part of the democratic process. President Donald Trump has …
Final Presidential Debate Recap
The final presidential debate was possibly President Donald Trump’s last chance to appeal to a broad swath of voters in effort to close the gap in polling ahead of the …
OPINION: If Biden wins, he should absolutely pack the Supreme Court
The presidential debates have been a fever dream to say the least. One of the most contentious issues of the night was the Supreme Court: in an eye-roll inducing tirade, …
OPINION: Your Vote Matters Despite the Electoral College
You may be discouraged to vote knowing that your vote doesn’t directly decide who the president is, but it’s still important to vote because the popular vote is an election …
Ballots, Theft, and what it Means for You
‘Tis the season for voting, and ballots all across Washington State have been rolling out over the past week. If you haven’t received your ballot by now, however, foul play …