As the contentious election season heats up, UNLV experts offer context on various facets of the political system.
It's been a busy election cycle.
Two seasoned contenders — former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris — are vying for the country's top office against a backdrop of hot-button campaign issues. From reproductive rights to gun violence to the economy, the news cycle has been full of political stories.
To help voters navigate the nuances, we checked in with several UNLV experts who offered their insights and context via a historical lens.
As Congress and presidential candidates debate hospitality worker wages, UNLV tax law expert Francine Lipman parses the pros and cons for businesses, customers, and employees in Nevada and beyond.
Has candidate mudslinging and voter vitriol always been this unpleasant? UNLV history expert Michael Green explains the evolution of political decorum in America.
UNLV political debate expert Craig Hennigan explores how candidates prepare for discourse.
