In the United States, the president is not elected through a direct vote of the people. Instead, he or she is elected through the electoral college, a system made to protect the rights of smaller states. Whilst it’s done a decent job at this, it has done a poor job at protecting the democratic values of America. The electoral college has undermined the fundamentals of democracy again and again- It's time we talk about it.
Read MoreWithin the newly drawn Florida Congressional District 4 is an up-and-coming Congressional hopeful, Lashonda L.J. Holloway. A fourth-generation Jacksonville native, Holloway is “pro-people.” Holloway is running in a district that was drawn by Florida Governor Ron Desantis in an attempt to silence Democratic voters, but L.J. hears their voice.
Read MoreIn 2020, Joe Biden won by a landmark election to defeat Republican Donald Trump. Now, two years later, Democrats need to win again in order to advance our progressive agenda. How did we do in 2020 and how can we do it again?
Read MoreWelcome to The Progressive Teen, HSDA’s official youth-led online publication. Meet this year’s editors-in-chief and get to know our strategic plan moving forward.
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