Politics

The monarchy is the heart of the United Kingdom’s social, political and constitutional construction. The King is a non-party-political head of state, Supreme Head of the Church of England, head of th …

Born October 25, 1970, I come from the enlisted side of the United States Army! I was raised in Wilkins Township just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! I started basic training on October 17, 1990 …

On January 6, 2021, white supremacists, Christian nationalists, and other supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential el …

Originally published in May 1788, ‘The Federalist Papers’ is a series of letters to New York newspapers prompting voters to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States by Alexander Hamilton …

As the 2020s began, protestors filled the streets, politicians clashed over how to respond to a global pandemic, and new scrutiny was placed on what rights US citizens should be afforded. Newly revis …

As the Queen marks seventy years on the throne, this engaging work examines Canada’s constitutional monarchy. As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and nears the conclusion of …

In the wake of national crises and sharp shifts in the electorate, new members of Congress march off to Washington full of intense idealism and the desire for instant change—but often lacking in any …

*** WINNER OF THE 2023 UACES BEST BOOK PRIZE *** The UK’s decision to leave the EU has opened up huge existential questions for Northern Ireland as it marks its centenary. Constitutional conflict in …

Around the world, border walls and nationalisms are on the rise as people express the desire to ‘take back’ sovereignty. The contributors to this collection use ethnographic research in disputed and …

The United States Constitution is a short document, and it is written in general language, which leaves much of the meaning unwritten and open to interpretation. Dig into this important document and …