Author: Miami Political Review
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Opinion: Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rules Need to Change
Austin Strykowski Following the College Football National Championship and the first year of the twelve-team playoff, headlines emerged regarding the regulations, or lack thereof, regarding the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. The major headline following the big game was that Ohio State spent roughly $20 million on its roster heading into the season. Spending…
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The Politics of Academia
Annabel DeChant When one thinks of politics and universities, perhaps the first thoughts that come to mind are the topics covered in political science classes like the ones that are held in our own Harrison Hall or the activism that students take part in our traditional visualizations of the collegiate experience. However, as I’ve begun…
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Advancing Political Communications Regulation in the EU
Annabel DeChant In a recent effort to blend my majors of Political Science and Strategic Communication, I’ve been interested in political communications regulation. It’s well-known that political advertising is a huge factor in US election campaigns. We saw this very clearly as the 2024 presidential election was going on. Political communications are also important in…
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A Woman for President: Around the World Now, but When in the US?
Annabel DeChant What will it take for America to elect a woman as president? This question has been on my mind following Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election. For over 150 years, there have been women candidates in US presidential elections, and the first Black woman to run for president was in 1972. But…
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The Overrule of the Chevron Doctrine: A Conversation with Jim Vinch, Senior EPA Attorney
Annabel DeChant and Jack Liebowitz Editor’s Note: Jim Vinch’s views are his own and do not reflect the opinions of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the federal government. In light of the Supreme Court’s overturn of precedent case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council this summer, there has been widespread concern about what…
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Students React to the 2024 Presidential Election Results
Miami Political Review Editorial Board As a non-partisan public policy and politics magazine, Miami Political Review members represent a diversity of perspectives, lived experiences, and academic backgrounds. In the wake of the 2024 election results, we all felt a similar call to reflect on the pressing questions and stark realities revealed by the re-election of…
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On the Civic Obligations of Citizens: Reflections of a Student Political Philosopher
L.G. Orlando We as a country are emerging from an election fraught with division and deep tension. In the months before the election people from all sides took great pains to encourage citizens to vote. Every effort was made to promote the exercise of this deeply held and fundamental political right. This is good and…
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Op-Ed: Could Quirks of U.S. Succession Law Lead to a President Blinken?
CNN Images Eli Levsky The 2024 Presidential election is mere days away, and pundits across the spectrum expect a highly contested and contentious result. With razor-thin polls this cycle, anything is possible in this election, including the possibility that congressional control is uncertain. Politico recently published an article on how former President Donald Trump can…
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What is the Future of the Two-Party System? Former Congresswomen Weigh In
Caroline Babbitt On October 16, 2024, JANUS held their latest event titled: “Is the Party Over? The Future of the Political Parties After the 2024 Elections”, featuring former U.S. congresswomen Stephanie Murphy and Susan Brooks. The JANUS Forum, sponsored by the Political Science Department, provides a space for engaging debate on Miami’s campus once each…
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“The Cold Hard Truth”: Kevin O’Leary’s Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Austin Strykowski On October 1, 2024, Kevin O’Leary came to Miami University’s Millett Hall as part of the Anderson Distinguished Lecture Series of the Farmer School of Business. He titled his lecture “The Cold Hard Truth” as he spoke about his upbringing, personal business decisions and experiences, and businesses that he has invested in. The…
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