Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: Corporations and Fundamental Political Speech
The Louisville Political Review looks at monumental court cases that have defined the political sphere. Today we examine Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its societal impact on civil liberties. The Supreme Court of the United States is an often misunderstood institution of our government. Their contentious decisions tend to be even more misunderstood by the public. These misunderstandings can be due to the … Continue reading Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: Corporations and Fundamental Political Speech
The Kentucky Roots of Marriage Equality in Obergefell v. Hodges
The Louisville Political Review looks at monumental court cases that have defined the city of Louisville, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Today we examine Obergefell v. Hodges and its societal impact on civil liberties. On June 26, 2015, crowds gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building, anticipating the final rulings of the term. Although the Court does not share in advance which of … Continue reading The Kentucky Roots of Marriage Equality in Obergefell v. Hodges
The Impact and Implications of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
The Louisville Political Review looks at monumental court cases that have defined the United States, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and city of Louisville. Today we examine Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, its impact on the physical autonomy and bodily integrity of women, and political and electoral implications. Friday, June 24th, 2022 will undoubtedly go down in United States history as a day no woman will … Continue reading The Impact and Implications of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Clay v. United States: A Pivotal Moment in War Ethics
The Louisville Political Review looks at monumental court cases that have defined the city of Louisville, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Today we examine Clay v. United States and its societal impact on civil liberties. Background On November 1st of 1955, the United States began their controversial campaign in the Vietnam War. In the 1960s, thousands of college students would create a series of anti-draft … Continue reading Clay v. United States: A Pivotal Moment in War Ethics
2022 Louisville Mayoral Election
On May 17, both the Republican and Democratic parties will be holding a primary for the mayoral election scheduled in November. Our current Mayor, Greg Fischer, is term limited and cannot run again for Mayor. LPR interviewed three candidates, Colin Hardin, Tim Findley, and Craig Greenberg, with full interviews here on our YouTube. Below is a short review of some of the major candidates. Craig … Continue reading 2022 Louisville Mayoral Election
States are Hoarding Welfare from the Needy
Tax season has just ended. While nobody likes the hassle that filing taxes creates, the underlying philosophy behind them is simple and shared: we pay taxes so that the child down the street gets an education, or so the single mother of three gets the support she needs. Despite widespread support for public assistance programs themselves, polls conducted by Data for Progress and Vox report … Continue reading States are Hoarding Welfare from the Needy
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Exemplifies Hostile, Ineffective Political Arena
There’s no hiding the fact that the current state of American politics is rife with hostility – divided along partisan lines, propelled by misguided, misinformed activism and an onslaught of disillusioned complacency. As our Nation further divides into ‘red states and blue states,’ our public policy and civil discourse suffer. Though, what we have all seen in recent headlines regarding Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” … Continue reading ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Exemplifies Hostile, Ineffective Political Arena
The State of Local Businesses in America: An Underdog Story
If you’ve been in a shopping district in any city in America recently, you’ve probably seen signs displaying some form of the “Shop Local” message. The message is certainly not new, but it’s taken on new importance. After seeing local favorites face closures and struggle to compete with e-commerce giants like Amazon, people are rooting for the businesses next door. Consumers want to and do … Continue reading The State of Local Businesses in America: An Underdog Story
Here is the Evidence and Logic Used in the Writing of our SGA Article.
On Saturday, April 9th, members of the LPR editorial board were informed of the decision on the SGA election that was soon to be announced by the Supreme Court. We were given a copy of the Court’s opinion (which explains the “logic” behind their decision) and copies of the Finley/Brooks suit and the Brown/Hayden countersuit. It was decided that our Managing Editor Nino Owens would … Continue reading Here is the Evidence and Logic Used in the Writing of our SGA Article.
The SGA Supreme Court and Top 4 Stole the SGA Election
The SGA Supreme Court will soon announce the current SGA Executive Vice President, Sydney Finley, as the winner of the SGA presidential election with 670 votes and a run-off between candidates Katie Hayden and Valerie Tran for the office of the Executive Vice President. This is a very curious outcome, as after the elections first ended, candidate for Student Body President Dorian Brown led all … Continue reading The SGA Supreme Court and Top 4 Stole the SGA Election
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