“Life [now] is somewhat more complicated than it was in the Middle Ages, but in many ways it is so much the same — violent, terrifying, full of chaos and plague, murderers and thieves. So the acknowledgement that in the… Read More ›
Research Essay
The Cuomo Family: A dynasty built on more than politics
By Paul Ziek Since the democratization of America, the political landscape has been littered with both local and national dynasties. Although political dynasties come in many forms, there is no doubt they have played a crucial role in shaping American… Read More ›
I’m Bruce Springsteen, and I approved this message
By Richard Lee As Darrell West and John Orman explained in their 2003 book Celebrity Politics, celebrities make attractive political candidates. They have name recognition and financial resources; they are media savvy, and they are viewed as white knights untainted… Read More ›