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The Effect Of Party Polarization On Bipartisan Cosponsorship In The United States Senate, Kiera Irwin
The Effect Of Party Polarization On Bipartisan Cosponsorship In The United States Senate, Kiera Irwin
Honors Theses
The literature on political polarization and bipartisanship is plentiful, but very few have specifically studied how bipartisan cosponsorship has changed in light of the growing partisan divide, or why that particular legislative activity is even important to begin with. Using Senate cosponsorship data from the 93rd to the 115th session of Congress, this paper argues that cosponsorship patterns show an increase in hidden bipartisanship despite an increase in the polarization of roll-call votes. First, I will detail the evolution of party polarization. Having presented that background, I will then provide a brief history of bipartisanship, its advantages, and the obstacles …
The Role Of The United Nations In The Prevention Of Genocide, Teresa Haller
The Role Of The United Nations In The Prevention Of Genocide, Teresa Haller
Honors Theses
Why is it that since its founding the UN has failed countless times, and continues to fail, in preventing genocide and mass murder? This thesis will address this question by a close look at the structural dynamics of the UN that impede its ability to prevent genocide. The record of the UN on genocide prevention is a clear failure. This points to the need for significant reform to address the problems with the specific structural components that are essential to the UN addressing genocide.
Party Songs: A Correlation Between Political Affiliation And Liturgical Music, Renee Leavitt
Party Songs: A Correlation Between Political Affiliation And Liturgical Music, Renee Leavitt
Honors Theses
I believe that there is a correlation between musical taste and political affiliation, based upon my experience in the church and as an observer of the congregation. By asking individual people -- such as choir directors, organists, and theologians -- about a correlation between political affiliation and liturgical music taste, I believe there is enough of a pattern to deserve study. This pattern I am looking for should exhibit some shared interest in the subject at hand, some examples of the congregation liking or not liking particular music, or further information that I can explore. After interviewing those workers of …