A bright moment in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been the remarkable welcoming of millions of Ukrainian refugees into bordering European countries. However, this prompts the comparison to Europe’s less rosey reception of Middle Eastern refugees in the recent past.
Read MoreJohnny Depp is a name we grew up with. Appearing in Pirates of the Caribbean, the 2005 remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (amongst numerous other Tim Burton films), it is also a name that is caught in the midst of a civil suit that is feeding into the existing social culture surrounding domestic violence and abuse. Whether a Johnny fan or a mere spectator, understanding public perceptions in Depp v. Heard characterizes the nature of bias, influence, and resulting polarization through the media.
Read MoreIn the past decade, the practice Advice and Consent has caused enough conflict to question whether its purpose has been tainted by politics.
Read MoreCongress’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act may be the first major federal gun legislation passed in over two decades, but it is not bold enough to significantly reduce the staggering, devastating gun violence across America.
Read MoreThe western response to the COVID-19 crisis was criticized for failing to properly assist low income counties. Changing the patent for Covid vaccines would lower informational barriers between high income and low income counties.
Read MoreGrades, as a tool for measurement and for learning, are a fundamental part of American education but its negative effects often go ignored. As studied by psychology, grades are immense obstacles to curiosity and the long-term learning of students.
Read MoreThe Biden administration has thus far succeeded in its attempt to reestablish America’s credibility abroad following the turmoil of the Trump era. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further united the West, and presents an opportunity for Biden to prove that the Western world can be a model in global leadership.
Read MoreThe rise of China prompts competition on all fronts, including the lucrative and dangerous business that is digital currency.
Read MoreEver since Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden and recently confirmed by the Senate to be the next member of the Supreme Court, discourse continues to rage over whether she is qualified for the position. Are critics of Jackson right in their doubts, or are they mistaken?
Read MoreThe Indian Child Welfare Act prevents Native children from being removed from Native communities. Some want to see it overturned, but doing so could lead to genoicide.
Read MoreLewis Hamilton did not lash out or say a word after his painful defeat to rival Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race of the 2021 Formula One season. But the reactions to his silence tell us that his very presence, even in silence, has been rendered disruptive.
Read MoreWhat can a historical account written in 5th century BC tell us about the Ukrainian crisis? While President Zelensky pleads he does not want Ukrainian history to be told as “a legend about 300 Spartans,” the Russian invasion is just that: Ukraine versus Sparta. Here’s how great powers in geopolitics shape international relations and incite war.
Read MoreInternational tensions are remarkably high because of Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine. Although Russia seems to have the upper hand, Putin’s military campaign has hardly been a success. The success of this inspired Ukrainian resistance can be credited to the information war at hand.
Read MoreWhen it comes to political polarization, are differences between American political parties’ personalities the cure or the disease?
Read MoreAmerican news media is consistently flooded with doom and gloom stories about Senate gridlock and bills stalling out. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, local and state politicians are working to make real changes that affect our everyday lives. Let’s shift the focus.
Read MoreUniversity Counsel Tim Heaphy was fired by the Virginia Attorney General in January. The firing made headlines due to Heaphy’s leave from UVa to be counsel for the U.S. House panel investigating the January 6th insurrection. Although Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office denied they were firing Heaphy due to his role on the January 6th committee, the firing was a move to punish Heaphy for his role in holding former Trump officials, some of whom endorsed Miyares, responsible.
Read MoreIs the increasing prevalence of celebrity influence on politics threatening the spirit of democracy?
Read MoreTension over political representation and election integrity reached a violent boiling point during the January 6th riots. Voters on both the left and the right feel a fundamental disconnect from their elected representatives. Only comprehensive electoral reform aimed towards proportional representation can address the concerns of the U.S. voter.
Read MoreTo push beyond the boundaries of mere tokenization, we must pay attention to how art from marginalized voices reckons with dominant structures.
Read MoreLa nueva reforma de inclusividad de la Academia suena como un gran cambio que promueve la credibilidad de la institución, pero cuando vemos con más detalle la situación, podemos sacar diferentes conclusiones y hacernos varias preguntas.
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