By Kayla Santos | May 2, 2019 “Lawmakers in New York cheered with delight upon the passage of legislation that would allow a baby to be ripped from the mother's womb moments before birth...To defend the dignity of every person, I am asking the Congress to pass legislation to prohibit the late-term abortion of children … Continue reading Anti-Abortion Propaganda is More Detrimental than Actual Abortions
The Headscarf Issue
By Anna Schultz | Illustration by Manya Tam | May 2, 2019 The controversy over the Muslim headscarf in Western European schools presents a complex issue. Incorporating aspects of colonialism, immigration policies, gender, race, and religious differences, it is difficult to understand without discussing each of these layers. Biases can stem from racism, sexism, naiveté, … Continue reading The Headscarf Issue
Longing for Lebanon: The Question of Nostalgia and Memory of the Long 1950’s
By Sharon Arana | May 2, 2019 Picture: An armed Palestinian celebrating the rout of the Phlanagist, posing in front of a poster of President Nasser with Arabic graffiti writing on the wall that translates to “the socialist union was here.” Throughout the Middle East, the long 1950’s have been hailed as the period most … Continue reading Longing for Lebanon: The Question of Nostalgia and Memory of the Long 1950’s
China and Africa: Imperialism, or a Partnership?
By Meseret Carver | May 2, 2019 Today, China is using its historical relationship with Africa to appeal to the continent as a friend rather than a colonial power. In the 1950s, China started competing with the Soviet Union for influence over African nations rebelling against imperial powers. The Chinese claimed that Russia was like … Continue reading China and Africa: Imperialism, or a Partnership?
The North Korean Refugee Crisis and Neighboring Countries’ Policy Response
By Wanyi Liu | May 2, 2019 There is a special group of migrants from North Korea who have received surprisingly little attention on the world stage. These marginalized people are North Korean refugees who, for years, have fled, most often in the face of the ongoing food shortage that began with North Korea’s 1999 … Continue reading The North Korean Refugee Crisis and Neighboring Countries’ Policy Response
Why Jordan’s 2018 Protests Mattered
By Jana Ababneh | December 11, 2018 “Do you know who governs us? The damned Monetary Fund. Take your money and leave us alone.” - A common chant during the 2018 protests in Jordan.[1] In 2018, Jordan faced the largest protest in the country’s history. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets. What … Continue reading Why Jordan’s 2018 Protests Mattered
A Comparative Analysis of Neoclassical Economics and Law and Political Economy: Views on Institutional Foundations as a Means to Economic Development
By Mohamed Camara | December 4, 2018 The Law and Political Economy tradition, like the New Institutional Economy, agrees that institutions lead to economic development because markets are regulated by institutions, or, “humanly devised constraints that structure human interactions.”1 The Law and Political Economy tradition, like the New Institutional Economy, agrees that institutions lead to economic development … Continue reading A Comparative Analysis of Neoclassical Economics and Law and Political Economy: Views on Institutional Foundations as a Means to Economic Development
The Importance of an Apolitical Central Bank
By Nicholas Torres | December 4, 2018 Introduction A central bank, put simply, is the institution within a country that manages that country’s currency, money supply, and interest rates. These three factors have a profound influence on the broader economy. Therefore, the function of a central bank is something to take seriously. However, there has … Continue reading The Importance of an Apolitical Central Bank
“Trigger Fingers Turn to Twitter Fingers”: The Influence of Twitter on Public Opinion
By Kayla Santos | December 4, 2018 Media has always played a crucial role in American politics, and as of late, modern media has been particularly influential regarding voter learning. It has increased Americans’ sense of civic responsibility, but it has also given people of all points of view a platform to voice their opinions. … Continue reading “Trigger Fingers Turn to Twitter Fingers”: The Influence of Twitter on Public Opinion
How Norway Manages their Contradictory Pro-Environment and Pro-Petroleum Policies
By Helena Jordheim | December 4, 2018 If one were to spend time in Norway, they would notice early on the charging stations lining city streets for the growing number of electric cars, the strict recycling policies, the vast number of people using public transportation. Not only do Norwegians push sustainable practices in their own … Continue reading How Norway Manages their Contradictory Pro-Environment and Pro-Petroleum Policies
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