Welcome to Tangents – The History and Political Science Journal of Brookdale Community College! Tangents is an online publication, published once yearly in the spring, dedicated to showcasing the work of students at Brookdale Community College in the fields of history and political science. Research papers, essays, book review, political cartoons, and commentaries on our contemporary world are all welcome. If you would like to submit a paper, please forward it to Professor Laura Neitzel at lneitzel@brookdalecc.edu > or give it to one of your history or political science professors. Remember, it is o.k. to “go off on a tangent!” We look forward to receiving your paper!