Michael
- Oct 6, 2020
- 8 min
2020 Election Forecast - October 2020 Update
Since The National Watch published its first prediction of the 2020 election just three weeks ago, everything, and yet nothing, has...
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Michael
- Sep 15, 2020
- 9 min
2020 Election Forecast
Fewer than two months remain until the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November—Election Day. Polling changes weekly, and...
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The National Watch Team
- Aug 20, 2020
- 3 min
The National Watch is Working the Polls. Are You?
Serving as a poll worker is one way to be politically active while also remaining nonpartisan. Why now is the perfect time to start.
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Tyler
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
The PAC Attack
In the most recent bout for a party nomination for president, a large talking point amongst Democrats was the vilification of Political...
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Megan M
- Jun 20, 2020
- 17 min
Racial Equality and Presidential Influence
This article contains violent and graphic images that may be disturbing to readers. Please proceed with discretion. The year was 1870 and...
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Megan M
- Apr 3, 2020
- 4 min
Congress: In the Business of Law
Senators and Representatives are generally understood as meant to serve the people of the United States. Many campaigns run on that...
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Tyler
- Mar 20, 2020
- 13 min
How the Platforms Have Changed
Today in the United States of America, there are two dominant political parties, The Republican Party, founded in 1854, and the...
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The National Watch Team
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
Presidential Primary Endorsements - The Writers' Picks
Michael's Picks Democratic - Bernie Sanders There is something to be said for consistency. As the US economy grinds to a halt under...
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Michael
- Aug 12, 2019
- 5 min
The Electoral College v. the Popular Vote
The Electoral College has been maligned in recent years, perhaps not unduly. Just five times in history has the Electoral College granted...
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Megan M
- Jun 12, 2019
- 4 min
Political Bloodlines and Generational Power in America
When the term “Royal Family” is mentioned, it’s probably alongside “Queen Elizabeth” or “Meghan Markle marries Prince Harry”. Royal...
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Tyler
- Apr 11, 2019
- 11 min
SNAP: Overly Abused or Simply Misunderstood?
Food Benefit History in the United States The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition and hunger assistance...
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Tyler
- Apr 1, 2019
- 6 min
Are The Rich Paying Their Fair Share In Taxes?
While attending the 2019 World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Billionaire Bill Gates commented on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY)...
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The National Watch Team
- Apr 1, 2019
- 8 min
HR 1: Revival of Democracy or Congressional Overreach?
On January 3rd, the new-look 116th Congress saw the introduction of its first bill, HR 1. The proposed bill, known as the For the People...
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