The List

A satirical take on current events in the form of a list. We use strategies such as parody, sarcasm and poking fun to create a numbered list of references to a current topic of conversation. Oh and, as always, we keep it educational.

The List: Cory Booker's Social Network


Corey Booker in 2007. Creative Commons photo by Bbsrock.

What Social Media escapades will Senator Booker embark upon?

The List: What’s Congress doing instead of fixing the government?

The List: What’s Congress doing instead of fixing the government?


Photo of Congress by Nicostamb

Missiles on London Residences


Nike missile being raised on launcher in Marin County, California on December 5, 2004. Creative Commons photo by Dawn Endico.

The List: Scottish Independence

In last week's Five & One, Politics & Policy noted that Scotland is considering becoming independent from the United Kingdom. Today, The List ponders who might lead this movement:

The List: February 22, 2026

In the midst of the chaos engulfing Madison, Wisconsin, Politics & Policy asks:

Where in the world are Wisconsin’s Democratic legislators?

The List: February 16, 2026

Northwestern students enjoyed their first snow day in over 30 years following this month’s Snowpocalypse, but the world’s heads of state reacted to the blizzard differently. These kinds of crises require a response from political leaders. Politics & Policy has compiled a list of these responses:

The List: February 4, 2026

Following the town-gown flare-up concerning Evanston's "four-or-more-unrelated ordinance," Politics & Policy decided to assist the Evanston City Council in its mission to resist the roving bands of Northwestern hooligans roaming its streets.
Here are 10 things that Evanston can do to cut down on student rambunctiousness:

 

 

 

10 things Evanston can do to cut down on student rambunctiousness: