In a striking parallel to the decline of the Roman Republic, the United States increasingly grapples with domestic threats. As American political divides deepen, drawing lessons from history may be the necessary safeguard to our democracy.
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Many may recognize the Kingfish of Louisiana, but little of his legacy. From humble origins, to dominating the halls of Louisiana’s legislature, there is much to be compared to the populist movement of Long to the populism of today.
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Xóchitl Gálvez está lista para reformar el gobierno de México, fortalecer la democracia del país, y ganar la presidencia para el bienestar de todos mexicanos este dos de junio de 2024.
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Beshear is popular, he’s favored in the polls, and his opponent, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, espouses a brand of radical right-wing politics that most Kentuckians find toxic.
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The 21st century has borne witness to a previously unimaginable proliferation in the sources of media content. The internet and social media have ushered in a revolution in information consumption that has changed the nature of human interaction. Despite the positives of a diverse information pool, the degree of audience fragmentation has shattered our society’s collective reference frame and eroded Americans’ faith in democracy. Future developments in media technology and practices will continue to strike at the core of our republic unless the U.S. government acts to regulate their development and use.
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As book bans sweep across conservative school districts in the nation, what’s at stake? We find that, at the center of the controversy, is an aversion to inclusivity and representation, masked under a veneer of protecting children.
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Moms for Liberty has spearheaded a political campaign to increase “liberty” in Virginia public schools. Their campaign centers around restricting access to books that challenge normative perspectives, and doesn’t look too much like liberty at all.
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Today, Senate holds are being abused to further political agendas. If not reformed, they could diminish the power of the Senate and threaten U.S. national security.
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Who are the main actors behind American political polarization? If people are more moderate than we play believe, perhaps there is more to be learned about those who want to divide than unite.
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Today’s Supreme Court has brought many fundamental questions of American history and its interpretation to the forefront. While American history can serve as a helpful tool for contextualizing and inspiring political progress, the Roberts Court has also shown it can be a dangerous tool to hinder progress.
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Commonplace in the United States, tracking is an accepted practice which promises to separate students based on their levels of academic achievement and capability. However, the realization of said promise is left unfulfilled for many.
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In my article, I identify the prevailing notion in America that educational performance and career outcomes are due to inherent intelligence. I argue that not only is this one dimensional view of intelligence detrimental and limiting to the American population, but it is deeply flawed in failing to acknowledge the nuances of context, background, and opportunity in shaping human development and thus outcomes.
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Affirmative action in college admissions has become one of the most controversial policies of the past half-century. Was it really the fairest way to distribute access to higher education?
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In a capitalist American society, purchasing becomes conflated with protesting. The commodification of activism misleads consumers into thinking they are making social change.
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The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action ignores the complex ways race has shaped practically every sector of society in America.
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For centuries, the private and public sectors have worked together to create a system of profiteering from the real estate market. Examples of the damage they have caused to local communities can be seen across the nation, even within Charlottesville.
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The United States and Israel’s prison systems have more in common than one might think. From racial inequalities to the profiteering system - both are in desperate need of reform.
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Congressional stock trading regulation needs a massive overhaul.
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Amazon’s once beneficial charitable program AmazonSmile shuts down permanently with a 33 day notice.
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While it has become a target of conspiracy theories, the mixed-use planning of the 15-minute city will create environmental, economic, and social benefits for urban residents.
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