Thomas Jefferson once said that “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an informed electorate.” Centuries have passed since his time and it still rings true. A society benefits when its citizens are well-informed about the world around them.
Unfortunately, many people in the United States and around the world do not understand the complicated and nuanced society which exists all around us. Many are misinformed in particular about the political and economic systems which form our society and influence every aspect of our lives. Many more remain disengaged from civic participation. This is especially apparent in the United States, where a third of the voting-age population did not bother to vote in the last election.
The goal of this blog is to cut through the chaos of political rhetoric, partisanship, and propaganda and provide an unbiased platform for people to examine topical issues with a clear lens. In order for society to keep advancing forward, its citizens must remain informed and have insight about the world around us. This blog hopes to equip you with the facts necessary for you to form your own opinions that will inform you in your decision-making.
Meet the team
Emil Ordonez
Emil Ordonez is the founder and editor-in-chief of Polinsights. He is a freshman at Fordham University with the intention of majoring in political science. He has been deeply passionate about politics and history since memorizing every U.S. President at the age of five. He was compelled to start this blog after meeting many people who were misinformed or had become apathetic about how society worked. He hopes to provide factual knowledge and insights that will encourage people, especially the young, to get more engaged in their respective communities. In his free time, he edits for Wikipedia and makes maps for elections. He aspires to work in Congress or even the White House in the future.
Felix Puig Seppalainen
Felix Puig Seppalainen is the senior political editor of Polinsights. He is a freshman at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a degree in finance, business economics, and public policy, along with a dual degree in political science and mathematics. Following the 2020 election, he cemented his love for politics and economics and has pursued those studies ever since. For fun, he trades in the stock market, learn history, and predicts elections, which led to his invitation to partake in Polinsights and take part in this work of democratizing access to information on politics.
Andre Concepcion
Andre Concepcion is the Associate Editor for Standards. He is a freshman at Notre Dame University, intending to major in engineering. Embedded with a deep love of literature and writing, he navigates life as a high school senior eager to learn diverse disciplines and apply his learnings in service for others. He hopes to refine and improve not only his own political awareness but the ways in which the written word can best inform others. For fun, Andre enjoys reading, journaling, and watching video essays.
MARCUS SALDUA
Marcus Saldua is the Associate Editor for Marketing. He is a freshman at the Stevens Institute of Technology, intending to major in electrical engineering. He has been interested in the world at large and wants to make an impact by spreading unbiased information so people can make informed decisions.
ROy Liu
Roy Liu is the Associate Editor for Digital Strategy, A.I. Integration, and Polinsights’ China correspondent. He is a freshman at Duke Kunshan University, intending to major in political economy and economics. Roy has been deeply interested in politics and conflicts throughout history. He enjoys watching how different leaders from the political spectrum tackle rising tensions in today’s world.