National Agenda

Sara Tideman is a University of Delaware junior majoring in art history. In "Powerlessness and Anger," Sara says young people are denied a voice on issues and policies that affect them. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Kaitlyn Sill is a University of Delaware freshman majoring in communication. In "Gun Violence and Teens," Kaitlyn describes the fear students must live with each day they decide to go to school. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Max Sierzenski is a University of Delaware junior majoring in interpersonal communication and biology. In "Algorithms Gone Mad," Max explains how and why media organizations are in the business of stirring up anger. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Samantha Shey is a University of Delaware junior majoring in communication. In "When My Bubble Burst," Samantha examines economic inequalities in America. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Richard Plotzker is an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student at the University of Delaware. In "Anger in Perspective," Richard offers a historical and biological perspective on anger in America. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Ryan McLoughlin is a University of Delaware senior majoring in international relations and minoring in political communication. In "Globalized Rage," Ryan describes his growing disillusionment with the state of American democracy. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Ella Lathan is a University of Delaware senior majoring in vocal performance and minoring in journalism. In "I Will Not Be Silenced," Ella shares her painful, personal account of sexual assault. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Gina Cosenza is a University of Delaware senior majoring in media communication. In "The Cost of Social Media," Gina explores the dark side of social media and its impact on vulnerable populations. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

Stella Chen is a University of Delaware junior majoring in media communication and minoring in journalism. In "Role Switching Between Me and Money," Stella explores her relationship with money and how she can keep it from controlling her. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.

AUGUST 23, 2020― The University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication, in partnership with Delaware Public Media (www.delawarepublic.org), presents the National Agenda 2020 podcast. “We Are the People” examines the citizen’s role in politics and elections, from campaigns to the voting booth. We consider how people engage—or do not engage—in politics. In this episode, UD CPC Associate Director Lindsay Hoffman and the CPC’s Research Director Paul Brewer join Delaware Public Media News Director Tom Byrne to discuss the fall 2020 speaker series, the changing landscape of 2020 battleground states, and the local races in Delaware. Listen to this podcast on Delaware Public Media's The Green: https://www.delawarepublic.org/programs/green.

MARCH 6, 2020― The University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication, in partnership with Delaware Public Media (www.delawarepublic.org), presents the first episode of the National Agenda 2020 series. “We Are the People” examines the citizen’s role in politics and elections, from campaigns to the voting booth. We consider how people engage—or do not engage—in politics. In this episode, UD Center for Political Communication Associate Director and Lindsay Hoffman and the CPC’s Research Director Paul Brewer join Delaware Public Media News Director Tom Byrne to discuss the fallout from Super Tuesday and 2020 election news in the First State. Listen to this podcast on Delaware Public Media's The Green: https://www.delawarepublic.org/post/ud-center-political-communication-podcast-post-super-tuesday-landscape.