Biden officially recognizes Armenian genocide on its 106th anniversary
On April 24, President Biden officially recognized the 1915 Armenian genocide, an action unprecedented by any previous U.S. president.
Biden announces withdrawal of U.S. military from Afghanistan
The Biden administration aims to withdraw all American troops by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Supreme Court rules for indoor religious gatherings despite COVID-19
An April 9 ruling determined that religious gatherings of three or more households in private homes are protected under the First Amendment.
Chapman hosts first student-led global conflict awareness conference
“Global Conflict Awareness Conference” aimed to promote Western consciousness and featured student research and panels.
Preview | Climate change conference to address California solutions
The April 7 conference will contain four separate panels addressing the connection between governance and climate change.
Analysis | A year in review: COVID-19 remains politically divisive in the US
Safety measures like lockdowns, social distancing and mask wearing have divided public opinion across political lines.
Preview | Guest speaker to discuss election security
Matt Bernhard will speak to Chapman students regarding his work with securing elections and recounting ballots during the 2020 election.
University develops research and event center for Presidential Studies
Chapman plans to implement a center for presidential studies in hopes of gaining status as a leading institution in the field.
Chapman professor discusses setbacks in Biden’s fiscal policies
Professor Fadel Lawandy addresses the state of the economy and the road to economic recovery under the new administration.
Biden administration to rejoin Human Rights Council
President Biden moved to rejoin the U.N. Human Rights Council, another move to reverse policies enacted by former president Trump.
Student stress eases with new presidential administration
With former President Donald Trump no longer in office and unable to post on social media, many students feel less stress in their daily lives.
‘Disillusionment’: Professors address the state of American democracy
Professors John Compton and Kyle Longley discussed issues of polarization and distrust in a political forum.
Orange County witnesses highest voter turnout, begins election audit
Orange County reflected higher-than-average voter turnout in the 2020 general election, a trend visible across the nation.
Mail-in ballots may win Biden the election as race narrows
With over 3.9 million more popular votes than President Donald Trump, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden took the lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Contested battleground states to determine fate of election
With the winner of the 2020 presidential race yet to be determined, a victory for either candidate hinges on results from battleground states.
Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court amidst controversy
Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation established her lifelong term on the Supreme Court as an associate justice.
Final presidential match raises questions about debate efficacy
The final face-off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden demonstrated civility not seen in their first debate, but questions still arose about its substantivity.
45th Congressional District race to determine historic party lines
Orange County voters will either reelect Democratic Rep. Katie Porter or restore a historically Republican district by electing Republican candidate Greg Raths.
‘It felt more traditional’: vice presidential debate saw constructive dialogue
The debate touched upon questions about civility and unity and addressed the coronavirus pandemic in light of President Donald Trump’s own positive diagnosis.
Analysis | Top 5 California propositions college students should know
Voters in California can vote on 12 ballot initiatives that directly influence state policy and legislation in the general election. Here are the top five to know.
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