There comes a time when silence is betrayal. In response to the murder of George Floyd, as well as the state-endorsed police violence that has occurred in the U.S. over the past several decades, we find it imperative to use our privilege as a publication at an institution like UVA to stand in solidarity with those who are protesting, as well as encourage our readers to support organizations that seek to rectify these injustices.
Read MoreIn the time of coronavirus, it’s no longer business as usual for higher education. Universal Credit/No Credit will help us cope with this disaster.
Read MoreHoy en día, el cambio climático es un gran problema. Aunque todas las personas se ven afectadas, algunas comunidades, por ejemplo las comunidades minoritarias, los pobres y las mujeres, son las más afectadas por sus efectos. Por esta razón, el cambio climático es una seria cuestión de derechos humanos.
Read MorePopulists tend to speak for the unification of the people, but the American government was designed to mitigate conflict. It is American to have values shared by all people, but not necessarily for political ideas to be uniform. However, populism does not belong to a political party. The future of populism requires an intense look at the leaders who espouse it.
Read MoreIn an age where the internet has amplified the conspiratorial rhetoric of extremists, it is the duty of responsible figures on the Right to eschew this phenomenon. But given the impact of Donald Trump’s rhetorical style on the Republican Party, this particular rhetorical style seems likely to remain a major influence on conservative discourse for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreLime? Bird? VeoRide? Electric scooters are booming, and cities like Charlottesville have a lot to gain.
Read MoreAmericans have historically been averse to integrating politics and sports. How has political polarization changed the interaction between these two?
Read MoreThe Trump administration’s regulation of Juul products seems to contradict the laissez-faire values of the Republican party. Nevertheless, these regulations represent small, but notable, progress in the gradual dismantling of the “Rugged Individualist” ideology that has infected public discourse.
Read MoreAsylum is a contentious issue in the United States, especially in the age of Trump. What is the future of asylum and should governments change reform international law to include gender as a form of persecution?
Read MoreSince World War II, Japan has maintained a Self-Defense Force in lieu of a full military. Recently, however, the Japanese armed forces have grown in size and power. Is American foreign policy to blame?
Read MoreAmerica’s drug consumption is often overlooked as a key factor in the current migrant caravan coming from Central America and the Northern Triangle region. The inhumane and extremely perilous social environment perpetrated by gangs trafficking drugs to America leave innocent people with no choice but to flee.
Read MoreA fetish is not just a depiction of an unusual sexual desire in entertainment, as its portrayal reveals its political context and perspective.
Read MoreThe move away from wartime mindsets among the Korean populace has changed what the base represents. American military presence in central Seoul has long outlived its relevance, and reasons as to why general attitudes towards the installation have soured are highly present in the day-to-day lives of the people living around it.
Read MoreCorporations consistently misuse scientific information in marketing to paint a picture that is unrepresentative of reality, delegitimizing science as an institution and harming consumers as a by-product.
Read MoreTechnology is creating concerns in the trucking industry. However, could new technological and legislative reforms solve problems drivers and companies currently face?
Read MoreAmericans widely recognize that a polarized media landscape is eroding our democracy, but few understand how the problem has developed over the last couple of decades.
Read MoreThe anniversary of the Stoneman Douglas school shooting has come and gone, and people are still grappling with gun violence in the United States. Why has the government yet to pass comprehensive gun reform, and how does the lack of gun control impact the country?
Read MorePublic school funding systems are failing to provide equitable education for low-income populations. As the achievement gap between high and low-income areas widens, there is an emerging need for federal protections for all students.
Read MoreExperiencing disbelief from medical practitioners is frustrating. For most women, it is almost a guarantee.
Read MoreVirginia, once home to a bustling tobacco industry, has done what was previously unthinkable: raised the smoking age to 21. Why? E-cigarettes have begun to pervade schools across the nation, and states are scrambling to come up with solutions.
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