MPSL VLog: Incumbent Here Often?

Are there certain advantages that incumbency brings in the race for the White House? Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Platforms and Candidates

The parties’ platforms are important to American voters. Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Tweeting to the White House

How will the use of technology to target voters affect this fall’s elections? Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Proving Voter Eligibility in Florida

A democracy depends on the votes of citizens. But how should a state determine which of those citizens is eligible to cast their votes? Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Same-Sex Marriage… Again?

President Obama announced his position on same-sex marriage has “evolved” (along with many other Americans’), but how will this affect the race for the presidency? Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Caucus Here Often?

Iowa holds the first caucus before the presidential election. Does this mean Iowans get a disproportionate say in who will be the Republican nominee? And how do the values of Iowan voters shape the national election? Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Eat Your Pizza-That-Counts-As-A-Vegetable

Congress has the power to tax and spend.  This includes a refusal to spend–in this case on green vegetables for school lunches. Professor Gaffaney explains how the campaign against childhood obesity just got suspended.

MPSL VLog: The Right to Be Anonymous

The First Amendment protects the right to have any opinion you’d like.  Does it also protect the right to express your opinion anonymously?  Professor Gaffaney explains.

 

MPSL VLog: Contributions to Campaigns: Now Secret and Tax-free

Campaign finance reform touts transparency so Americans can see who funds a campaign. This includes requiring PACs to list all contributions, and who they are from. Now, there is a way to give unlimited funds anonymously. Professor Gaffaney explains.

MPSL VLog: Occupy McAmerica

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.  But does it protect the right to gather in public spaces and ask for large-scale change?  Professor Gaffaney explains.