Taylor Lybrand

Political science student at the University of South Carolina. Interned with the Columbia Mayor's office and a political consulting firm. Focuses on budgetary policy and foreign aid.

From Faulty Voting Machines to Voter ID, Virginia Has A Serious Democratic Deficit

The phrase "democratic deficit" is somewhat of a wonky term usually only used in the world of political science nerds. But its basic meaning is simple: it is

By Taylor Lybrand

April 27, 2015

From Faulty Voting Machines to Voter ID, Virginia Has A Serious Democratic Deficit

The phrase "democratic deficit" is somewhat of a wonky term usually only used in the world of political science nerds. But its basic meaning is simple: it is

By Taylor Lybrand

April 27, 2015

Tuition Deferment: A Promising Solution to Solve U.S.'s $1.3T Student Debt Problem

NATIONAL -- The higher education system has hit some turbulence recently. In February, a group of students claimed that they would not pay back student loans for their time at

By Taylor Lybrand

March 11, 2015

Tuition Deferment: A Promising Solution to Solve U.S.'s $1.3T Student Debt Problem

NATIONAL -- The higher education system has hit some turbulence recently. In February, a group of students claimed that they would not pay back student loans for their time at

By Taylor Lybrand

March 11, 2015

Scott Walker's Education May Hurt A Presidential Bid in 2016

Over the past month or so, several media outlets have made a big deal about the fact that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's education does not include a bachelor&

By Taylor Lybrand

March 4, 2015

Scott Walker's Education May Hurt A Presidential Bid in 2016

Over the past month or so, several media outlets have made a big deal about the fact that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's education does not include a bachelor&

By Taylor Lybrand

March 4, 2015

For Students, There Are More Factors in College Decisions than Money

Earlier this month, the White House released a statement outlining "the America’s College Promise proposal to make two years of community college free for responsible students,". The

By Taylor Lybrand

January 30, 2015

For Students, There Are More Factors in College Decisions than Money

Earlier this month, the White House released a statement outlining "the America’s College Promise proposal to make two years of community college free for responsible students,". The

By Taylor Lybrand

January 30, 2015

Renewed U.S.-Cuba Relations: History's New Chapter

The possibility of renewed U.S.-Cuba relations makes one wonder something about history: has opening up a communist country's market led to more freedom for its citizens?

By Taylor Lybrand

January 13, 2015

Renewed U.S.-Cuba Relations: History's New Chapter

The possibility of renewed U.S.-Cuba relations makes one wonder something about history: has opening up a communist country's market led to more freedom for its citizens?

By Taylor Lybrand

January 13, 2015