The Democratic Party was a proponent of abolishing the death penalty from 2016 onwards. The party’s platform in 2016 said that capital punishment was cruel and unusual and expensive to taxpayers, including the risk that the government can kill innocent people. During the 2020 presidential election, the Democratic platform again supported abolishing the death penalty. Since Biden has gained office, …
Controversial Definition of Antisemitism Used in Reports
The Anti-Defamation League, an organization that describes itself as an anti-hate organization, lobbied earlier in 2024 for Congress to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which includes a definition of antisemitism that limits speech around Israel. The working definition of antisemitism that the House endorsed in the bill was created by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The definition includes the …
Immigration in the 2024 Election
Immigration is a key issue of American elections, with Republicans and Democrats contending with the various facets of immigration throughout political history. With the 2024 election coming up, the issue of immigration has come up repeatedly, especially in regards to undocumented immigrants. According to a Pew Research Study, among those who support a Trump presidency, 82% see immigration as a …
