'The Gavel' Endorses Jonah Kotzen and Meghan Heckelman for UGBC President and Vice President
The Gavel has closely followed the two campaigns for President & Executive Vice President (EVP) in this year’s Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) election cycle. Both teams are prioritizing ...Is Social Media Bad for Democracy?
Experts are saying that voter turnout in this fall's midterm elections was the second-highest it has been in thirty years. For Democrats and Republicans, abortion and the economy were two ...Upcoming "Moore v. Harper" Supreme Court Case Could Upend American Democracy
Come December 7th, democracy is on the chopping block. That is the day the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could turn America’s free and ...2022 Midterm Elections: Politicians Are Lying To You
With the 2022 midterm elections coming up on November 8, 2022, there is a lot to consider regarding the candidates and the promises they make. The U.S. Senate is currently ...How to Navigate Elections for the Politically Inactive
For those who don't keep up with politics, deciding whether or not to cast a vote can be difficult.The Case for Elizabeth Warren
From her plans to tackle environmental racism to those to eliminate student debt, Senator Elizabeth Warren proves she is the best candidate for 2020.The Brian Kemp Political Debacle
Should he be elected as new Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp's disgraceful political track record will most definitely carry over.BC Offers Students an Online Voting Service
Boston College hopes to increase civic participation among students by offering an online voting service through TurboVote