I first became acquainted with traditional Nordic foods during a stroll down the dairy aisle. I randomly picked up a new yogurt brand called “Icelandic Provisions” with enticing flavors like “peach cloudberry” and “strawberry lingonberry.” I would later learn that it was not yogurt, but Skyr. While it is branded as yogurt in the United … Read more
When President Donald Trump ordered hundreds of U.S. troops out of the Kurdish controlled region of Syria, a global chorus criticized the move as a coldhearted abandonment of a loyal ally who played a pivotal military role in reclaiming land from the Islamic State (ISIS). This sudden shift in U.S. policy pushed the Kurdish-led Syrian … Read more
A Tale as Old as Time Catalonia’s push for independence is far from new. The region enjoyed great autonomy until General Franco’s regime, during which its sovereignty was ruthlessly and repeatedly violated. The fall of Franco revitalized Catalan autonomy under the 1978 Spanish constitution– autonomy which was furthered by a 2006 statute which even described … Read more
Preet Bharara was the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York until 2017. During his time there, he earned a reputation as a “crusader prosecutor” against public corruption and Wall Street crime. Now, he serves as the talk show host of the podcast “Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara,” where he analyzes current … Read more
You are touring through Europe, going on a weekend vacation, or hitting the hot spots in a new city. Scrolling through Twitter or Instagram, you see that other tourists have flocked to a particular site for their contemplative pictures. Pleased at the opportunity to add something with a more serious tone to your online image, … Read more
Christine Li is a student member of the Harvard Public Opinion Project. In 2020, a whopping 37 percent of the American electorate will consist of young voters, and they plan to make their votes count in the Democratic Primary. Contrary to the narrative that young voters are unorganized and unmotivated, they are more united now … Read more
“When money speaks, the truth keeps quiet.” This Russian proverb refers to the connection between wealth and corruption, and when it comes to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s wealth, the truth does indeed keep quiet. Current estimates by various economists put Putin’s wealth anywhere from $60 billion to $200 billion. However, official figures fall far short … Read more
Abolish ICE. Eliminate private health insurance. Dismantle the electoral college. Thirty years ago, uttering any of these statements was an act of political suicide. Today, however, these proposals are supported by prominent Democratic politicians. American politics has become increasingly characterized by proposals for sweeping structural change; therefore, Democratic politicians should emphasize broad change if they … Read more
On September 20, 2019, the world saw an estimated four million people participate in the Global Climate Strike. Only a few days later, youth climate activist Greta Thunberg took to the international stage at the United Nations, criticizing world leaders for not doing enough to address the climate crisis. Considering that Democrats have put climate … Read more
From Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, tragic school shootings have brought the issue of gun violence to the forefront of national attention and political discourse. According to the Fall 2019 Harvard Public Opinion Project Youth Poll, which surveyed 2,075 young Americans between the ages of 18 and … Read more