Politics
Sally Yates Gives Us a Lesson on Integrity
May 31, 2017
Sally Yates Gives Us a Lesson on Integrity
In evaluating the lawfulness of Trump’s proposed Muslim ban, Yates instructed the Department of Justice not to defend President Trump’s…
Revisiting Police Misconduct: Trump, Sessions, and Derailed Reform
May 26, 2017
Revisiting Police Misconduct: Trump, Sessions, and Derailed Reform
As tensions rise due to President Trump’s political agenda and his administration’s actions, we take a look back on the…
India’s Tryst with Demonetization
May 20, 2017
India’s Tryst with Demonetization
At the stroke of midnight, on Nov. 8, 2016, the world’s largest democracy - India - had nearly 86% of…
Trump Fires Comey to Halt Russia Probe, Drawing Parallels to Watergate
May 19, 2017
Trump Fires Comey to Halt Russia Probe, Drawing Parallels to Watergate
Without a doubt, Trump made the decision to fire Comey based off of his own interest in hindering the Russia…
¡Viva Venezuela!: A Nation in Uproar
May 13, 2017
¡Viva Venezuela!: A Nation in Uproar
The growing protests in Venezuelan cities reflect the collision of a weak economy and deteriorating democracy: they are the result…
Another Victory for the Status Quo in the 2017 Federal Budget
May 13, 2017
Another Victory for the Status Quo in the 2017 Federal Budget
Unlike his predecessors, Trump is not forging the proper relationships with those in the legislative branch of the federal government.…
Are You Listening Now? The Humanitarian Crisis in Chechnya
May 10, 2017
Are You Listening Now? The Humanitarian Crisis in Chechnya
The threat of capture and torture, an anti-LGBTQ+ government, and the continued encouragement of honor killings by family members creates…
Free to Sell Sex but not to Buy It: Looking Back on France’s Controversial Prostitution Law
May 9, 2017
Free to Sell Sex but not to Buy It: Looking Back on France’s Controversial Prostitution Law
Though groups taking either position explicitly denounce the stigmatization of and widespread violence against sex workers, they disagree on the…
March for Science – and Immigration?
May 6, 2017
March for Science – and Immigration?
While the March for Science is a fight for the pure sciences, the environment, and transparency in policies, it is…
Looking Ahead: The Anti-Establishment Sentiment in Mexico’s 2018 Election
April 28, 2017
Looking Ahead: The Anti-Establishment Sentiment in Mexico’s 2018 Election
In accordance with widespread anti-elite sentiment, the Morena candidate has gained support from poor citizens as he attacks corrupt politicians,…