A CNN.com op-ed penned by Dr. Robert Alexander, ONU professor of political science and chair of the Department of History, Politics and Justice, reached trending story status on Apple News.

The article, "Sorry, Lady Gaga, but blocking Trump in Electoral College is mission impossible," examines the scenarios surrounding this year's presidential election and the Electoral College.

The article has inspired a lively discussion with more than 1,700 comments on CNN.com.

To read the article, CLICK HERE.