The Importance of Public Debate In the Modern Era

Last Saturday, the Davis Political Review hosted a public debate between the Davis College Republicans and the New Liberals club. The event was the first of its kind in Davis where student panelists questioned other students with differing perspectives on topics ranging from freedom of speech, campus violence, foreign policy, and inflation while providing them with a platform to civilly discuss their different opinions. We would like to thank the New Liberals club and the Davis College Republicans for their participation in this debate. As a nonpartisan organization, we in the DPR understand the value of our free speech, and most importantly the duty we hold to protect it.

How Changing the African Narrative Can Change the Region

If I were to ask you what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Africa without any fear of social judgement, what would you say? The Lion King, poverty, coups, corruption, civil war, tribalism, zebras, and rhinos are all valid and understandable answers that most Westerners would respond with, including the writer of this article. Whether it be through mainstream media, disney movies, or controversial headlines, the West has looked at the African continent through a pitiful yet indifferent orientalist lens for centuries.

Featured, GlobeNour TahaDecember 23, 2021Africa, perception, orientalism, Sudan, Tunisia, democracy, South Africa, activistsComment

Blood, Oil and Sand: The Arab Spring’s 10 Year-Anniversary

All participants of the Arab Spring have either yielded unfathomable socio-economic losses or have reverted back to authoritarian states, leaving the Middle East the same, if not worse, than it was 10 years ago.

India: A Democracy in Peril

Government control over the dissemination of information will only lead a nation towards a dictatorial police state.

GlobeDennis LiangMarch 13, 2020BJP, Modi, India, Muslims, constitutionality, freedom, isolation, kashmir, democracy, pakistanComment