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Never forget: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’

Never forget: ‘It’s the economy, stupid’

To state the obvious, Donald Trump is one of the most divisive and controversial Presidents in recent history. He currently has a disapproval rating of roughly 53% and an approval rating of only 41.3%.[1] Such poor ratings could lead a hopeful Democrat to conclude that he cannot win

Understanding the NRA

Understanding the NRA

In an October 2016 Gallup poll, 55% of Americans favoured stricter laws covering firearm sales. Subsequently there have been 72 mass killings in the US, defined as an event where three or more people are killed (per the FBI), and no federal laws passed to increase scrutiny on gun sales.

Trumping the odds: What to expect on Super Tuesday

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Trumping the odds: What to expect on Super Tuesday

With the possible exception of Kanye West’s creative process, there is nothing quite as baffling, drawn-out or complicated as the way Americans elect their President. Consider this; if you wanted to be the occupier of the White House come January 20, 2017, your campaign would officially have to start

Nominal Interest Episode 1

Nominal Interest Episode 1

Introducing Nominal Interest, ESSA’s exciting new podcast! On Tuesday, the ESSA publications crew donned the headphones and microphones and went live on the airways courtesy of Radio Fodder for the first ever episode of new podcast, Nominal Interest. Each week, on Tuesdays at 7:00, we plan to dissect

Obama’s last shot

Obama’s last shot

After winning the Senate in the November elections, the Republicans finally have control over both houses of the US Congress. It’s the first time in almost five years that one party has had control over both chambers, and almost ten years since the Republicans had full control. As a

The economic irrationality of new conservatives

The economic irrationality of new conservatives

The current wave of new conservatives, that have become the prominent voice of the right-wing in America, carry with them a great ideological passion. These conservatives have been vocal supporters of many policies that are often congruent with the neo-liberal viewpoint. Such policies include a laissez-faire economic approach and small