Founded in 2008, the Vanderbilt Political Review is Vanderbilt’s first and only nonpartisan political journal. The objectives of the organization are as follows: To provide an academic journal to the Vanderbilt community that serves as a political forum for free expression, a free exchange of ideas, dissemination of news, and an outlet for creative work. To create awareness and encourage discourse on political issues and events. To provide an opportunity for students to learn and gain competency in mass communications skills, including leadership, management, writing, editing, and publication.