Wikipedia:WikiProject Politics/American politics
Welcome to the American politics taskforce of WikiProject Politics!
Scope
This task force covers all pages related to the Politics of the United States. It attempts to organize and coordinate the efforts of editors and create standards for constructing good articles. An easy way to figure out what is in the scope of this project is to look at the category tree below.
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33 edits | Donald Trump |
31 edits | Second cabinet of Donald Trump |
30 edits | Department of Government Efficiency |
28 edits | Tulsi Gabbard |
27 edits | UFO conspiracy theories |
20 edits | Libertarian National Committee |
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Participants
- Mr. Guye, especially in Minnesota politics. — Mr. Guye (talk) (contribs) 22:19, 14 May 2017 (UTC)
- Jon698, especially in US Third Parties and Third party politicians and Wyoming politics Jon698 (talk) (contribs) 22:38, 6 August 2017 (UTC)
- TxStateAlum17, especially in Texas politics. TxStateAlum17 (talk) 15:39, 4 October 2017 (UTC)TxStateAlum17
- MJL, especially in Connecticut politics. –MJL ‐Talk‐☖ 17:31, 18 December 2017 (UTC)
- Ed. Jishnu, especially in Oklahoma politics.
- Wei4Green, especially in recent presidential elections (not an expert though). —Wei4Green | 唯绿远大 (talk) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)
- HeartGlow30797, especially in Kansas politics. But I will deal with all local, state, and federal: Senates, House of Representatives, Supreme Courts, and Governors. I will also look into Cabinet Members (and Cabinet member equivalents, I will look into executive branch individuals in each state as well), presidential elections, ambassadors, US Courts, State Agencies, Local School Boards and State Courts.
- Cliffmore, especially in Texas politics. Cliffmore (talk) 15:55, 17 December 2020 (UTC)
- Politicsfan4, mainly US national politics, especially presidential and congressional elections, as well as politicians.
- IP75. post 1932 national elections, BLPs
- Havashahaba, especially in Louisiana politics, supreme courts, voting rights
- AbledAtol, Third Parties, Right wing Politics, Texas Nebraska Right-Wing Extremism(American Militia Movement, Boogaloo Movement)
- Mcbenseigs, especially in Wisconsin politics, but I can certainly help with Congressional, Executive, and polling articles —
- JTZegers, especially in New York politics, but I can help with US national politics as well. Just leave a message on my talk page with anything you need help in!
- Mcbenseigs (talk) (contribs) 26 April 2021 (UTC)
- TheGothPoet I can assist with current US national politics as well as current Kentucky politics.
- Bneu2013 - especially Tennessee politics, politics of the Southeastern United States, and current events/major issues.
- Fakescientist8000 - especially Massachusetts politics, as well as politics of New England.
- Andrevan, Andrevan@ 19:02, 15 July 2022 (UTC)
- Iamreallygoodatcheckers, United States politics and Texas politics Iamreallygoodatcheckerst@lk 03:31, 29 January 2023 (UTC)
- Estar8806 (talk · contribs), United States politics particularly New York politics--Estar8806 (talk) 18:33, 5 March 2023 (UTC)
- FormalDude, especially biographies of politicians. ––FormalDude (talk) 23:55, 20 July 2023 (UTC)
- Ktkvtsh - USA - Politicians and elections
- HistoryTheorist - USA mostly national politics, minor edits on grammar/citations, and narrations with a focus on midcentury politics. May dabble in a bit of Washington politics as well. ❤HistoryTheorist❤ 05:23, 1 August 2023 (UTC)
- Wispinn - USA - Electoral politics, with specific interest in federal political campaigns, political action committees, Campaign finance in the United States, and some state-level politics and historical reference in Tennessee, Iowa, and the Appalachia region. --Wispinn (talk) 10:54, 7 August 2023 (UTC)
- Doughbo, especially in the San Antonio, Texas region. Doughbo (talk) 07:31, 2 January 2024 (UTC)
- Red0ctober22, especially in Pennsylvania politics.
- JustAGrook, especially in Illinois politics. JustAGrook (talk) 17:35, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
- kegill, USA national politics as well as federal political campaigns, misinformation, media criticism. Selected Washington state and Seattle politics. 07:05, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
- DukeOfDelTaco, particularly California and Los Angeles area as well as federal elections and politics. 02:15, 7 April 2024 (UTC)
- Roastedbeanz1, mainly Northeastern United States politics; state house of representatives. ~20:18, 14 April 2024 (UTC)
- Superb Owl, USA politics, media ~04:02, 3 August 2024 (UTC)
- Knowledgework69, Federal Politics, and the Constitution, as well as Foreign Affairs.
- Sm8900, have written numerous articles, including modern histoy, regarding US politics
Todo
Todo items for members of American politics task force
- Find editors who have shown interest in this subject and ask them to take a look here.
- Review importance and quality of existing articles
Todo items for anyone
- Identify articles for creation
- Identify articles for improvement
- Create and expand articles on members of state legislatures, whom are inherently notable. — Mr. Guye (talk) (contribs) 00:10, 28 May 2021 (UTC)
Project guidelines
Tagging and assessment
Any articles that are within the scope of this project should be tagged with the project banner of WikiProject Politics. You should add |American=yes
to their banner, {{WikiProject Politics|American=yes|American-importance=}}
as this will automatically put the page in the appropriate categories, such as Category:American politics task force articles. Add |American-importance=[na, Low, Mid, High, or Top]
to the same banner to rank its importance in American politics.
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Stub categories
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Did you know
- 28 Jan 2025 – Elon Musk gesture controversy (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Surtsicna (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jan 2025 – William Bartram (Pennsylvania politician) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Aneirinn (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Jan 2025 – Charlton Hunt (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sahaib (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – Bill Pulte (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by BeanieFan11 (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jan 2025 – Swen Swenson (politician) (talk · · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bunnypranav (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 07 Jan 2025 – William Stafford Jones (talk · · hist) was AfDed by PARAKANYAA (t · c); see discussion (8 participants; relisted)
- 23 Jan 2025 – Elon Musk gesture controversy (talk · · hist) AfDed by Mystic Cornball (t · c) was closed as keep by Sandstein (t · c) on 31 Jan 2025; see discussion (126 participants)
- 21 Jan 2025 – Baked Alaska (influencer) (talk · · hist) AfDed by Soibangla (t · c) was closed as keep by Dr vulpes (t · c) on 28 Jan 2025; see discussion (8 participants)
- 20 Jan 2025 – Don Colossus (talk · · hist) AfDed by Mlkj (t · c) was closed as redirect by Star Mississippi (t · c) on 28 Jan 2025; see discussion (11 participants)
- 19 Jan 2025 – $Trump (talk · · hist) AfDed by ElijahPepe (t · c) was closed as keep by Czar (t · c) on 20 Jan 2025; see discussion (17 participants)
- 18 Jan 2025 – Ceremonial roll call at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (talk · · hist) AfDed by ITBF (t · c) was closed as merge by Asilvering (t · c) on 25 Jan 2025; see discussion (8 participants)
- 09 Jan 2025 – 2025 Syracuse mayoral election (talk · · hist) AfDed by BottleOfChocolateMilk (t · c) was closed as keep by Beeblebrox (t · c) on 16 Jan 2025; see discussion (6 participants)
- 05 Jan 2025 – 2023–24 U.S. House legislative coalition (talk · · hist) AfDed by Esolo5002 (t · c) was closed as merge by OwenX (t · c) on 27 Jan 2025; see discussion (12 participants; relisted)
Proposed deletions
- 31 Jan 2025 – American Security Project (talk · · hist) was PRODed by Drmies (t · c): No indication whatsoever that this is notable per NCORP, no secondary sourcing at all.
Categories for discussion
- 22 Jan 2025 – Category:InfoWars people (talk · · hist) CfDed by Fourthords (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 15 Jan 2025 – Category:Attacks on the United States Congress (talk · · hist) CfDed by DreamRimmer (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 15 Jan 2025 – Category:Attacks on parades in the United States (talk · · hist) CfDed by DreamRimmer (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 08 Jan 2025 – Category:Parsons family of West Virginia (talk · · hist) CfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 08 Jan 2025 – Category:Attempted assassination of Harry S. Truman (talk · · hist) CfDed by Omnis Scientia (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 08 Jan 2025 – Category:Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida (talk · · hist) CfDed by Omnis Scientia (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 03 Feb 2025 – Kekius Maximus (talk · · hist) →Elon Musk was RfDed by Rusalkii (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2025 – First inauguration of Joe Biden (talk · · hist) →Inauguration of Joe Biden was RfDed by ScarletViolet (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jan 2025 – Adrian Dittman (talk · · hist) →Elon Musk RfDed by FallingGravity (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 01 Jan 2025 – Donald T (talk · · hist) →Donald Trump RfDed by Tamzin (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 31 Dec 2024 – GEOTUS (talk · · hist) →Donald Trump RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Good article nominees
- 27 Jan 2025 – Political activities of Elon Musk (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by ElijahPepe (t · c); start
- 29 Oct 2024 – Angela Alsobrooks (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by Y2hyaXM (t · c); start
- 03 Aug 2024 – Solid South (talk · · hist) was GA nominated by JohnAdams1800 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – Grace Coolidge (talk · · hist) GA nominated by Thebiguglyalien (t · c) was promoted by Simongraham (t · c), see discussion
Featured article reviews
- 04 May 2024 – 1880 Republican National Convention (talk · · hist) was put up for FA review by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 02 Feb 2025 – Newt Gingrich (talk · · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Thebiguglyalien (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 26 Jan 2025 – Andrew Jackson (talk · · hist) has an RfC by DisneyGuy744 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – Jimmy Carter (talk · · hist) has an RfC by Векочел (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Jan 2025 – 2028 United States presidential election (talk · · hist) has an RfC by Chetsford (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jan 2025 – Department of Government Efficiency (talk · · hist) has an RfC by NateNate60 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jan 2025 – Joe Biden (talk · · hist) has an RfC by WikiFouf (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Jan 2025 – Republican Party (United States) (talk · · hist) has an RfC by Warrenmck (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jan 2025 – John Quincy Adams (talk · · hist) RfC by EarthDude (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – Ronald Reagan (talk · · hist) RfC by Векочел (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 04 Jan 2025 – List of political parties in the United States (talk · · hist) RfC by 2600:1702:5870:5930:6DF5:19A8:3F0F:8F5 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Peer reviews
- 26 Nov 2022 – Mexico–United States border (talk · · hist) has been put up for PR by Meganfarley65 (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 04 Feb 2025 – Chris Wright (energy executive) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Chris Wright by TimeToFixThis (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Feb 2025 – Proposals for the United States to purchase Greenland (talk · · hist) (initially Proposed United States annexation of Greenland) is requested to be moved to Proposed United States annexation of Greenland by Rebestalic (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Feb 2025 – Ken Martin (politician) (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Ken Martin by Nohomersryan (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Elon Musk gesture controversy (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Elon Musk Nazi salute controversy by Chicdat (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Dec 2024 – Protecting Women's Private Spaces Act (talk · · hist) is requested to be moved to Transphobia in the US House of Representatives by Theparties (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Cherokee freedmen controversy (talk · · hist) move request to Cherokee Freedmen by Tcr25 (t · c) was moved to Cherokee Freedmen (talk · · hist) by Dr vulpes (t · c) on 03 Feb 2025; see discussion
- 25 Jan 2025 – Timeline of the Donald Trump presidency (2025 Q1) (talk · · hist) move request to Timeline of Donald Trump's second presidency (2025 Q1) by EatingCarBatteries (t · c) was moved to Timeline of Donald Trump's second presidency (2025 Q1) (talk · · hist) by Dr vulpes (t · c) on 02 Feb 2025; see discussion
- 21 Jan 2025 – LGBT chemicals conspiracy theory (talk · · hist) move request to Gay frogs conspiracy theory by GnocchiFan (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 20 Jan 2025 – Daniel Webster (Florida politician) (talk · · hist) move request to Dan Webster by ToadetteEdit (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 19 Jan 2025 – Tim Sheehy (American politician) (talk · · hist) move request to Tim Sheehy by Sahaib (t · c) was closed to Tim Sheehy (talk · · hist); see discussion
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Articles to be merged
- 27 Jan 2025 – Antioch High School shooting (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Antioch High School (Tennessee) by MountainJew6150 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – 2025 Syracuse mayoral election (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Mayoral elections in Syracuse, New York by BottleOfChocolateMilk (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Dec 2024 – Atlantic Revolutions (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Age of Revolution by Leventio (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Nov 2024 – Portland City Council (Oregon) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Government of Portland, Oregon by Graywalls (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Nov 2024 – Criticism of the United States government (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to Federal government of the United States by Kowal2701 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Aug 2024 – List of former Trump administration officials who endorsed Joe Biden (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to List of former Trump administration officials who endorsed Kamala Harris by Relinus (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2024 – David Cobb (activist) (talk · · hist) is proposed for merging to David Cobb 2004 presidential campaign by Star Mississippi (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be split
- 26 Jan 2025 – UFO conspiracy theories (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Feoffer (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jan 2025 – Restrictions on TikTok in the United States (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Gluonz (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2024 – Presidencies of Grover Cleveland (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Batong1930 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Nov 2024 – Trumpism (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by BootsED (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2024 – Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by ManOfDirt (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2024 – List of Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign non-political endorsements (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Braganza (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Oct 2024 – List of Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign political endorsements (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Braganza (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Aug 2024 – New Mexico Legislature (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by M2545 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Aug 2024 – Eleanor Roosevelt (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Vinnylospo (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – Democratic Party (United States) (talk · · hist) is proposed for splitting by Braganza (t · c); see discussion
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Articles for creation
- 02 Feb 2025 – Draft:Jack Lombardi II (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Frd15 (t · c)
- 04 Jan 2025 – Draft:Cave Johnson Couts (talk · · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Issac I Navarro (t · c)
- 30 Jan 2025 – Draft:Fork in the Road (Office of Personnel Management memo) (talk · · hist) submitted for AfC by Dan Leonard (t · c) was moved to Fork in the Road (Office of Personnel Management memo) (talk · · hist) by Dan Leonard (t · c) (author) on 03 Feb 2025
- 27 Jan 2025 – Draft:Stewart A. Calhoun (talk · · hist) submitted for AfC by FloridaArmy (t · c) was accepted to Stewart A. Calhoun (talk · · hist) by Dr vulpes (t · c) on 28 Jan 2025
- 24 Jan 2025 – Draft:Gaurav Srivastava (talk · · hist) submitted for AfC by Joaquienstallfesh (t · c) was closed
- 16 Jan 2025 – Draft:Fleming A. Jones (talk · · hist) submitted for AfC by FloridaArmy (t · c) was accepted to Fleming A. Jones (talk · · hist) by Idoghor Melody (t · c) on 19 Jan 2025
- 16 Jan 2025 – Draft:Charles Edward Mitchell (talk · · hist) submitted for AfC by FloridaArmy (t · c) was moved to Charles Edward Mitchell (talk · · hist) by Bkissin (t · c) on 16 Jan 2025
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