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Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Narco Service Provisions In Tierra Caliente: La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios, And Los Zetas, Itzel Mendoza
Narco Service Provisions In Tierra Caliente: La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios, And Los Zetas, Itzel Mendoza
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This article analyzes the mutual relationship of dependency between civil society and narco cartels in Tierra Caliente, focusing on civilian experiences in Michoacan, Guerrero and el Estado de México. This paper will examine the functions of La Familia Michoacana, Los Caballeros Templarios and Los Zetas through community service provisions and cartels’ governance. Additionally, socioeconomic factors of Tierra Caliente will be examined to determine which types of communities lend themselves to cartels to provide community provisions as I argue that socioeconomic factors drive cartels’ operations and behaviors.
American Political Engagement: Does Food Assistance Affect Political Participation?, Maya Patterson
American Political Engagement: Does Food Assistance Affect Political Participation?, Maya Patterson
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This research paper examines the role of how program participation in food access programs influences political participation in the US, specifically “Does program participation in food access programs, such as receiving benefits from SNAP or WIC, influence political participation?” Using a self-reported, weighted 2017 survey of Rural America, this study demonstrates how people receiving food benefits within the last year affect their political participation, specifically how they voted in the 2016 presidential election. This survey was collected by the Roper Center's iPOLL databank, after searching for questions about receiving food assistance. By focusing on the last decade, this research paper …
Cubans In The Political Arena: Engagement And Influence Of Expatriates In The United States, Zoe Hovde
Cubans In The Political Arena: Engagement And Influence Of Expatriates In The United States, Zoe Hovde
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For decades, the United States government has imposed travel and trade restrictions on Cuba. However, it is possible that representatives support these policies as they are meeting the demands of the Cuban-American expatriates (ex-pats). The Cuban expatriate community has become a politically organized group that has been able to persuade U.S. policy for years. How did this come to be? This essay recognizes not only the political influence of the community but also their ways of political mobilization. Additionally, this essay acknowledges how the younger generations stray away from the hardline perspective of their Cuban elders. To conduct this research, …
Cover Art, Aidan Michniewicz
Cover Art, Aidan Michniewicz
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Letter From The Chair Of Political Science, William Munro
Letter From The Chair Of Political Science, William Munro
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Editors' Introduction, Chase Beitz, Melinda Burgin
Editors' Introduction, Chase Beitz, Melinda Burgin
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The Effects Of Sat And Act Scores On State Education Spending: A Study Of Scores And Per-Pupil Spending Over Time 2005-2020, Cade Herrmann
The Effects Of Sat And Act Scores On State Education Spending: A Study Of Scores And Per-Pupil Spending Over Time 2005-2020, Cade Herrmann
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State education spending for K-12 students is an essential component of the state and local government fiscal budget, and in the United States, education spending varies by state, with some states spending much more than others. The SAT and ACT standardized tests have been in use since the early to mid twentieth century and have long been the standard testing metric for college admissions. In the past twenty years, many states have begun requiring their students to take one of these tests as a graduation requirement. With half of states now requiring one of these standardized tests, it seems that …
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Brass’S Model And The Surat Riots Of 1992, Melinda Burgin
Brass’S Model And The Surat Riots Of 1992, Melinda Burgin
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Intercommunal violence in India, especially between the Muslim and Hindu communities, has been a constant cause of conflict within the nation since it achieved independence in 1947. Social scientists have attempted to understand what makes certain communities in India more and less vulnerable to this conflict. Paul Brass’s theory of an institutionalized riot system which involves every level of society in the construction of politically motivated violence, and Ashutosh Varshney’s theory of an integrated civil society being crucial to keeping ethnic conflict at bay are two of the strongest in the field. This paper applies these theories to the 1992 …
Combating Inequality: The Value Of Acknowledging Gender In Transitional Justice, Zoe Hovde
Combating Inequality: The Value Of Acknowledging Gender In Transitional Justice, Zoe Hovde
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Patriarchal inequalities have become exacerbated in nations occupied by mass violence, conflict, and violations of human rights, such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Colombia. Gender-based violence is often not adequately recognized in processes transitional justice. In this essay, I observe and analyze sexual and gender-based violence in several countries and the ignorance or attention they were given by truth commissions, reparations, and other aspects of transnational justice. I also explore data regarding the aftermath of such violence, including the feminization of poverty and political insecurity. I discovered that recognizing gender when attempting to build reconciliation is a hesitant task …
German Energy: The People’S Transition, Morgan Tadish
German Energy: The People’S Transition, Morgan Tadish
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After decades of polluting the earth with fossil fuels, our reckless behaviors have finally caught up with us. Among few others, Germany leads the world in unique renewable energy transitions and sustainability solutions to best suit their country and protect the environment. Through scholarly articles, past & current news sources, and various national & world databases, this paper discusses the question: how much of Germany’s energy policy success rests on the back of civil society? In addition to following a strict set of national and international environmental policies and targets, Germany’s strategy towards renewables and sustainability comes from their German …
Letter From The Department Chair, Greg M. Shaw
Letter From The Department Chair, Greg M. Shaw
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Religious Accommodations From The Contraceptive Mandate: Sincere Belief Or Political Statement?, Rachel A. Williams
Religious Accommodations From The Contraceptive Mandate: Sincere Belief Or Political Statement?, Rachel A. Williams
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In 2014, the Supreme Court made a controversial decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, ruling that for-profit businesses were entitled to religious protections under the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and could seek and receive a religious accommodation from the contraceptive mandate of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA). This decision split legal scholars who have since debated whether corporations may even qualify as persons under RFRA and what motivated Hobby Lobby and its litigating peers. Why did 48 other businesses litigate alongside Hobby Lobby for a religious accommodation? Should we believe the sincerity of their beliefs or consider …
Voting Behavior And Primary Elections, Amber Anderson
Voting Behavior And Primary Elections, Amber Anderson
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
The United States of America has become increasingly polarized, so elections are more important than ever. This research paper analyzes voting behavior in primary elections throughout the United States. The four most recent Presidential primary election cycles are used as case studies. The purpose of this research is to determine the extent to which voters are more concerned with issues and ideology over electability in primary elections and how changing polarization and the timing of primary elections affects these results. The hypothesis argues that in increasingly polarized eras, voters become less concerned with voting based on issues and ideology; instead, …
Authors' Biographies
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Shaping Chilean Feminism, Itzel Mendoza
Shaping Chilean Feminism, Itzel Mendoza
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The early 1990s are marked by worldwide feminist movements and women’s suffrage. Women mobilized through feminist groups that demanded political rights, marital rights and labor rights. In the case of Chile, advocating for women’s suffrage was an extensive process that required mass unity and mobilization through agitative media. By 1935, one of the most prominent feminist leaders, Elena Cafferena, co-founded The Movement for the Emancipation of Chilean Women (MEMCH) which became a critical actor in the Chilean women's rights battle. This case demonstrates how working women and “elite women” worked in collaboration for diverse demands within the movement. This paper …
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Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Editor's Introduction, Isaac Rubenstein, Emma Stroh
Editor's Introduction, Isaac Rubenstein, Emma Stroh
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Cover Art, Sami Curtis
Cover Art, Sami Curtis
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Cover Art, Molly Morrissey
Cover Art, Molly Morrissey
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A Case For Disastrous Party Politics In Peru, Carlo A. Chavez Linares
A Case For Disastrous Party Politics In Peru, Carlo A. Chavez Linares
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
The commemoration of 200 years of Peruvian independence brings the question if the republic is really free and sovereign. Even though Peru is formally a democracy, it is weak and not yet consolidated. Satisfaction with democracy is low, and many analysts claim that it already died in the 1990s. In a narrow sense, Peruvian democracy is in danger because of the personalistic nature of the political parties. This study defends the argument that parties in Peru are weak. Specifically, it focuses on the shift from traditional to proto-parties. Traditional parties failed in their political role, and, therefore, new anti-elite and …
Research Report Two: Lliuya V. Rwe Ag, Zach Burhans
Research Report Two: Lliuya V. Rwe Ag, Zach Burhans
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
The case of Lliuya v. RWE AG first starts with Saúl Luciano Lliuya, of Huaraz Peru. Lliuya, a small-scale farmer and mountain guide in the flood path of Lake Palcacocha in the Peruvian Andes, decided to file a lawsuit against German energy giant Rheinisch-Westfälisches Elektrizitätswerk Aktiengesellschaft (RWE AG; Reeves et al. 2019). Due to rising temperatures from global warming, the glacial melt is increasing the lake’s size and threatening the people of Huaraz city. Lliuya decided to take action, and with the help of environmental advocacy groups such as Stiftung Zunkunftsfähigkeit (Foundation for Sustainability), he was able to get the …
Letter From The Department Chair, William A. Munro Betty Ritchie-Birrer ’47 And Ivan Birrer Ph.D Professor, Chair, Department Of Political Science
Letter From The Department Chair, William A. Munro Betty Ritchie-Birrer ’47 And Ivan Birrer Ph.D Professor, Chair, Department Of Political Science
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Editors' Introduction, Rachel Williams, Amber Anderson
Editors' Introduction, Rachel Williams, Amber Anderson
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
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Socioeconomic Factors In Wrongful Convictions, Melinda Burgin
Socioeconomic Factors In Wrongful Convictions, Melinda Burgin
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
Wrongful convictions once thought of as a rarity barely worth investigating, have been a far more prevalent issue than previously believed. According to recent research, the overall wrongful conviction rate is around six percent in the United States and, based on data specific to certain crimes, can be even higher. (Loeffler et al., 2018). High-profile cases such as the Central Park Five have allowed the issue to gain traction and credibility in the eyes of the public. Many organizations, such as the Innocence Project and the Exoneration Project, are working to free victims of these injustices. However, the question remains: …
Election Laws And Voter Turnout In The United States, Sofia Papoutsis
Election Laws And Voter Turnout In The United States, Sofia Papoutsis
Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research
Over the last decade, electoral reform has become a topic of intense controversy in the United States. While Republicans highlight the need for strict voting laws to prevent voter fraud and maintain election integrity, Democrats argue that these laws create barriers to voting and decrease voter turnout. How have U.S. voting laws evolved over the last decade? How do these changes affect voter turnout? Which voting laws have the greatest impact on voter turnout? Researchers Larocca and Klemanski (2011) provide answers to some of these questions through an empirical analysis on the effects of state-level election laws and reforms on …