I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 after reading an interesting review by Dave Thier on the Atlantic, praising the movies for helping Rowling do what she wants but fails to do in her books, which characteristicly focus on detail and silliness. The movies develop the sense of gravity and … Read more
Jane Eyre‘s popular reception sparked a publisher’s fight over its author’s next work. Publishers of Harry Potter, meanwhile, are undoubtedly pleased at the Gringott’s-sized sum of $15 billion that the brand is now worth. It’s probably coincidence (or magic) that they look alike, but there are a few literary similarities, too. Jane Eyre is often … Read more
What do Hugh Grant, Mrs. Weasley and custard pies have in common? Haven’t you heard? It is, literally, the News of the World. The phone hacking scandal has captivated the worldwide media, with headline after headline devoted to the twists and turns of this seemingly endless saga. Not only has this scandal rocked the journalistic … Read more
Gang of Six Are Most in Line With American Public Opinion on Debt Ceiling Resolution Since March 1962, the debt ceiling has been raised 74 times (Congressional Research Service). Ten of those times have occurred since 2001. What makes this time so significant is that it has turned into an especially contentious political dogfight. Indeed, we … Read more
If words are a good judge of someone’s character, I would be wary of Herman Cain. The 2012 GOP presidential candidate whose primary qualification is running a pizzeria chain is not hesitant to make his views about other religions known, no matter how radical and offensive they may be. Recently, he targeted the Muslim community … Read more
If words are a good judge of someone’s character, I would be wary of Herman Cain. The 2012 GOP presidential candidate whose primary qualification is running a pizzeria chain is not hesitant to make his views about other religions known, no matter how radical and offensive they may be. Recently, he targeted the Muslim community … Read more
Read part 1 of my summer blog here and part 2 here. The halfway mark of my internship at Senator Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) office was certainly eventful. It resulted in the cancellation of our scheduled Senate recess from July 5-8 amid looming public concerns about the nation’s debt; specifically, the reaching of the current statutory … Read more
Read part 1 of my summer blog here and part 2 here. The halfway mark of my internship at Senator Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) office was certainly eventful. It resulted in the cancellation of our scheduled Senate recess from July 5-8 amid looming public concerns about the nation’s debt; specifically, the reaching of the current statutory … Read more
Dear Congressional Republicans: It’s time to compromise on the debt. A House Divided Working in Washington over the summer impresses upon you the deliberative and often sluggish nature of Congress. Following politics is just different when you work on the Hill- when you walk on the House floor on Friday and they are continuing a … Read more
The Obama administration’s recent hard-line gestures to get Pakistan back in line are more of the same in the US’s reluctant friendship with its ally—they do not merit much optimism for improved US-Pakistan relations. Last week, the administration decided to suspend around $800 million in military aid, with renewal conditioned upon Pakistan taking a more … Read more