Virginia Review of Politics
Op-Eds
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Romanticism in the age of AI article
As society grapples with the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, the Romantic Era offers us lessons for preserving human creativity and agency.
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The flag without the hat: patriotism, belonging, and the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup briefly transformed American patriotism into something less partisan and more civic. As the tournament unfolded alongside debates over immigration and national identity, it revealed both the promise and the limits of belonging in America.
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We are witnessing a coup in Michigan. It must be stopped.
In funneling dark money to Haley Stevens’ campaign to defeat Abdul El-Sayed, corporate donors are attempting to quash a country-wide movement towards affordability and anti-corruption. They are scared of losing their grip on the Democratic Party, and they must be stopped for the sake of the country.
Interviews
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Community resistance and response to ICE in Minneapolis: An interview with David Snyder
Community leader David Snyder gives a glimpse into on-ground community resistance to ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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The Other Owen Andrews: An Interview With A Maryland Hoo, Green Party Lt. Governor Candidate
Owen Emmett Andrews, VRoP Editor-In-Chief, gathers insights from Owen Silverman Andrews, Maryland’s Green Party Lieutenant Governor candidate for 2026.
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An interview with Russell Witt and Jacob Sellers
Dr. Witt is a surgical oncologist and medical scientist at UVA, specializing in soft tissue sarcoma and melanoma; Jacob Sellers is a full-time researcher under Dr. Witt, focusing on cancer drugs dabrafenib and trametinib.
Features
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There’s a pill for that: Fixing America’s supplement industry
The supplement industry uses a policy loophole to gain sales, but at the cost of the consumer. Reclassifying supplements as over-the-counter drugs would reform regulation over these companies.
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Can America’s Center Hold?
Religious conflict in the U.S. and lessons from the Irish.
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A Safe Place to Disagree: What Happens When Students Debate Their Professors
Against the backdrop of a divided America, the Think Again UVA event “Disagree with a Professor” offered something needed in times like these: a space that welcomes disagreement.