Yuri Vanetik’s Blog
Where Do the Impeachment Hearings Go From Here?
After receiving landmark testimony concerning President Trump's actions with regard to US foreign policy on Ukraine from credible witnesses like Dr. Fiona Hill, William Taylor, and David Holmes, Congress finally appears set to move impeachment hearings forward to a...
Why Are Independent Voters Coming Into So Much Focus?
Instead of the crucial midterm elections this year, which is essentially a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency thus far, there are many factors that people are looking at. How will Donald Trump perform with minorities, the college-educated and suburban women? How...
How Exactly Is Social Media Changing the Future of Politics in the United States?
Social media is currently influencing all aspects of the lives of human beings. Social networks have already had significant impacts on the lives of humans in social and economic aspects. There is an increased probability that social platforms will soon have impacts...
What Is Socialism, And How Does It Relate To Capitalism?
With more avowedly socialist candidates gaining traction in mainstream U.S. election and socialism’s favorability generally ascendant, especially among Millennials, it is worth noting exactly what is meant by the word socialism. Far from being straightforward, like...
Podcasts To Follow For Politics
In today’s age, the ability to remain current on a variety of topics has become more accessible than ever, with information being readily available in countless forms. One medium that has taken on a new form in recent years are podcasts. In short, podcasts are audio...
The Rural Vs. Urban Split In Politics
The most recent presidential election demonstrated that there is a deep divide between rural and urban communities based on political beliefs. Hillary Clinton had significant support from the large cities in America, and she did very poorly in rural areas especially...
What Are The Biggest Differences Between The Democratic Party And The Republican Party?
Politics is a thick and messy intellectual quagmire to navigate. If you find yourself unable to decide which political party your ideals are more aligned with, take a look at three of the biggest differences between the Democratic and Republican parties. Women's...
What Does It Mean To Be A Lobbyist, And What Are The Different Types Of Lobbyists?
Jim is a politician. Today, he and his colleagues are voting on whether oranges should be held in the same baskets as apples in their county's supermarkets. The orange business could very well be harmed by having to share shelf space with apples because apples aren't...
Getting The Next Generation Interested In Politics
There is no such thing as the phrase, "I'm not really into politics". Politics affect everyone, regardless of how little or how much they may notice! Encourage young people to harness their passion and turn it into political power that other generations will take...
The Significance of Politics on Today’s Society
Whether one likes it or not, politics is an important facet to life. How the government manages important policies and laws has a significant impact on the daily lives of every citizen. With elections always around the corner, it is crucial to remember how significant...