From watching conservative lawmakers systematically strip women of their reproductive rights amidst the cover of the pandemic to envisioning the socially-distanced debates to come in the 2020 presidential election — two elderly white men, both in the high-risk range for COVID-19, duking it out on the national stage to take the helm of a nation … Read more
The suspension of Bernie Sanders’ campaign in early April crushed many young voters who believed he was the only candidate who represented their ideals. In the weeks since, hostility between supporters of Sanders and those of Joe Biden, the presumptive nominee, has risen. This increase in antagonism can be seen throughout the political world, including … Read more
Geoffrey Robertson QC is a distinguished human rights barrister, academic, author, and broadcaster who holds dual Australian and British citizenship. Mr. Robertson has won landmark rulings in the highest courts in Britain, Europe, and the Commonwealth. Among his numerous other accomplishments is his highly-rated television program, “Geoffrey Robertson’s Hypotheticals.” He is the founder and head … Read more
Dear President Trump, I am writing to you in response to the statement you made regarding Harvard University, where I am currently an undergraduate, about not accepting the $8.6 million it was set to receive from the coronavirus relief bill. In a press conference on April 21, you said you stated that Harvard ‘shouldn’t be … Read more
Dappled sunlight shone through the expansive emerald leaves which extended like a protective canopy over Satilla Drive. Between the white-paneled houses of south Georgian suburbia, Ahmaud Arbery was on his daily midday jog. He did not know that on the side of the street, two White men watched him. To them, Arbery — a Black … Read more
Disappointing turnout among millennial voters in the 2016 general election raised questions about their willingness to participate in elections and, consequently, their overall interest in politics. While this underwhelming level of participation stemmed from deeper issues, such as young people’s dislike of candidates at the national level and the fact that the current political and … Read more
Bill Walker is an attorney and businessman who served as the 11th governor of Alaska from 2014 to 2018. He was only the second governor born in Alaska and the only independent governor in the nation during his term. Walker assembled a cabinet of Alaskan leaders based on qualifications, not political affiliation. Walker is currently … Read more
Harvard spends a great deal of effort to obfuscate its decision-making. This past week, Harvard sent out a series of opaque emails that only doubled down on its efforts to do so in the time of COVID-19: “With more time to prepare, we are confident we can create a better, more engaging experience for the … Read more
On March 25, when former political aide Tara Reade came forward with allegations of sexual assault against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, her words were met with radio silence. The story was largely ignored by mainstream media sources until 19 days later, when the New York Times put out an investigative piece that interviewed … Read more
As the novel coronavirus spread through Europe, heads of government quickly began to close their national borders in an attempt to reduce movement and the spread of the disease. These hasty measures threatened one of the fundamental tenets of the European Union: the freedom of movement, and the Schengen Zone, which guarantees visa and border-free … Read more