Evan Osnos

published in The New Yorker
Osnos provides a profile of the now controversial figure of the Democratic Party: Joe Manchin. Manchin was thrust into the national spotlight because he is a conservative Democrat that often votes with Republicans in a Senate that is evenly split between the parties. He has the power to stop any bill in its tracks, which both makes him a hero and a villain in the eyes of many.
1171 days ago

published in The New Yorker
As a large part of America becomes concerned with some of the fundamental building blocks of our democracy, Biden has to somehow appease both the progressive and conservative sides of his party. He created a Presidential Commission on April 9th, 2021 to "study the prospect of changing the [Supreme] Court's composition and culture." It brings back an old debate in American politics dating back to F.D.R.
1219 days ago

published in The New Yorker
Osnos reports on what has become an increasingly popular headline in the media: will the 2020 election results lead to violence? He shows that there is evidence to think that it's possible, as well as prominent academics and politicians warning that unless we alter our course, we could see dire consequences. But how much of this is alarmist? Could it be that the American public is more interested in stories like this than the actual possibility of violence breaking out?
1388 days ago

published in The New Yorker
Joe Biden built his career as a centrist politician. He longs for the time where Americans came from both sides of the aisle to get legislation through. But, we must remember that much of American history is shrouded in discriminatory policies domestically and unspeakable ones internationally. Biden is aware of the progressives he must court, as well as the center-right that may vote for him. Can that bring him to victory in November?
1464 days ago