The Islamic Republic of Iran will hold its 12th presidential election, along with its local elections on May 19. Reformist incumbent Hassan Rouhani will be running for a second term, at one point declaring during his campaign, “We want freedom of the...

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, an inauguration is “the beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period.” Every four years, our country holds an inauguration to mark the beginning of a new term. Our country has had an inauguration...

Democrat: Itiola Akingbola Growing up in a very liberal household, Senior Itiola Akingbola had to adapt to her family’s beliefs. Although that’s how she was raised, Akingbola identifies herself as something else. “I’m a little bit more...

ThIt’s strange to be a first time voter in the 2016 election. My comparative government class has taken on a sense of urgency to me. When I read the newspaper in the morning, I always look for articles and information on the election. I have always...

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With encouragement from sunny, warm weather and a day off school, West Potomac students and teachers took to the polls on Tuesday Mar. 1, called Super Tuesday for the number of states participation. 12 including Virginia, voted in the presidential primary....