politics

Even amid political divides and frustration, Athens residents like Kirrena Gallagher and Dr. Marilyn Vickers show that impactful change starts with involvement, not complaints.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international and national news stories from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international and national news stories from Feb. 1 to Feb. 6.

In a time of political distrust, the movie“Wicked: For Good” shows how easily the government can manipulate the public through scapegoats to distract from real issues affecting society.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 11 to Oct. 17.

Half a century after its release, “Jaws” continues to resonate as not only a thriller but also a warning of the dangers of unchecked capitalism.

A series of graphic shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10.

During a tense political era in the U.S., “The Hunger Games,” originally written as a dystopian warning for dictatorship in post-collapse America, is coming closer and closer to reality.

When the polls open on Nov. 5, citizens from all over the United States will have a say in who leads the country for the next four years.

A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16.

Social Media Coordinator Janie Ripps talks with District Attorney for Georgia’s Western Judicial Circuit Deborah Gonzalez about being a woman in politics.

With the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election coming up on Nov. 3, the ODYSSEY Media Group recounts the last four years in U.S politics.

Managing Editor Naomi Hendershot reflects on the pandemic the United States is facing and how it should be a wake-up call to the U.S. government to recognize its poor leadership in defending the country against the COVID-19.

Republicans’ support of United States President Donald Trump is fundamentally bad for the party.

Despite the current impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, President Trump and his supporters will not be stopped.

The 2018 midterm elections offered insights for Democrats about running in the South.

Visuals staffer Katie Grace Upchurch compiles a map of the “firsts” of the nationwide results from various elections on Nov. 7.

Voters in Athens cast ballots on Nov. 7 for candidates and local issues, electing two Democrats and approving a sales tax aimed at benefiting local transportation.

Consultant at Lighthouse Counsel Houston Gaines is running for District 117 Representative for the Georgia House of Representatives in a special election held Nov. 7. Gaines answered questions with Co-Editor-in-Chief Aneesa Conine-Nakano about his run and objectives.

The Athens-Clarke County mayoral election will take place in May of 2018 and several people have already announced their candidacy including former principal of Classic City High School and Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Kelly Girtz.

Teen Vogue has expanded its political coverage over the past year, and this coverage has been met with a mix of support and surprise.

Anyone can benefit financially from Donald Trump becoming President with a few simple investments.

After hearing inflammatory remarks from Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, senior Tiernan O’Neill looks back to three words on the seal of the United States of America.

Should I be offended? Probably not.

In the 1960 election, Sen. John Kennedy, D-Mass., won a close victory over Vice President Richard Nixon.

This is what we have been told: Ron Paul is a crazy old man, Newt Gingrich