En una región todavía tratando con violaciones de derechos humanos y que sigue luchando por democracia, las elecciones presidenciales tienen el poder de definir el futuro de las relaciones latinoamericanas con el resto del mundo. Aquí se presentan las elecciones presidenciales latinoamericanas a través de un tema que puede proveer una perspectiva nueva sobre estas elecciones tan importantes.
Read MoreEn la secuela de la decisión de La Universidad de Virginia Oeste de cortar los idiomas extranjeros, necesitamos recordar que los idiomas mejoran a todos y es la responsabilidad de la universidad continuarlos.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreXóchitl 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.
Read MoreBeshear 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreMoms 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.
Read MoreToday, 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.
Read MoreWho 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.
Read MoreToday’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.
Read MoreCommonplace 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreAffirmative 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?
Read MoreIn a capitalist American society, purchasing becomes conflated with protesting. The commodification of activism misleads consumers into thinking they are making social change.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action ignores the complex ways race has shaped practically every sector of society in America.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCongressional stock trading regulation needs a massive overhaul.
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