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The common consensus regarding American elections is one of apparent clarity and simplicity: two parties, two opposing ideologies, two candidates competing for control of the policy agenda. But this commonly held belief is a complete and utter fallacy. Sometimes, the most influential and impactful voices are the ones who never even had a chance of winning. This article explores how third-party candidates can lose elections while winning the war of ideas. Third-party candidat

Our perception of characters is deeply influenced by filmmakers’ unique choices in lighting, costumes, and plot. In recent years, there has been a push for the inclusion of female characters with depth. Analyzing older films can help us understand how on-screen portrayals of women have historically reflected attitudes towards female agency. The latter half of Hollywood’s “Golden Years” is an ideal era to explore first. One of the most notable films noir made during this peri

When examining the factors that drive U.S. Latin American foreign policy, a clear distinction can be found between public justification and private motives. These two, in fact, complement and enable each other across decades of U.S. history. Intervention in Latin America is often influenced by corporate lobbying, which can swiftly and quietly translate private sector profit motives into complex and elaborate national security narratives. As new economic interests emerge, corr