The Pronoun Debacle in the California Senate Judiciary Committee

Referring to people with gender-neutral pronouns isn’t a problem; but forcing people to identify with pronouns they do not necessarily identify with is.

StateIan XuFebruary 7, 2019California, Hannah-Beth Jackson, California Senate, Sacramento, Gender PronounsComment

Syria’s Warming Relationship with the Arab World

While the Arab world may not be ready to fully integrate Syria into the realm of regional policy making, small signs of warming relationships are springing up at the initiative of individual states.

GlobeChloe CraigFebruary 7, 2019syria, jordan, middle east, nassib border, assad, hezbollahComment

Breaking Religious Barriers in Kerala

A striking move by the Supreme Court of India, causing massive discontent to the religious castes, is not just a matter of religion and women’s rights, but has become political in nature, targeting the stature of the Brahmin caste and their hold on India’s society.

GlobeDeirdra BradleyJanuary 31, 2019Kerala, India, Brahmins, Women, CasteComment

The People's Fight for Democracy in Nicaragua

Ever since the re-election of President Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua’s political environment has transformed into a battle for democracy itself.

GlobeRyan MickleJanuary 31, 2019Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, Political protestComment

The Syria Exit Strategy

Opposing Bashar al-Assad is the correct moral position, but history shows that removing one evil is likely to bring an evil even greater still.

GlobeAndrew WoolerJanuary 31, 2019Syria, Assad, Donald Trump, Russia, Conflict, Syrian conflictComment

Take A Vacation From Voluntourism

Voluntourism, the practice of traveling internationally to aid a foreign country, is a multi-billion dollar industry that attracts over 1 million participants worldwide. But how much good does it actually do?

GlobeSerena UppalJanuary 30, 2019Voluntourism, TravelComment

Border Wall: Concrete Solution for an Imaginary Problem

A wonderfully ambiguous phrase, “border security” invokes a litany of potential otherly dangers.

NationJoseph HarringtonJanuary 28, 2019President Trump, Border Wall, border security, Government shutdown, ImmigrationComment

Governor Newsom's First Budget

With his inaugural budget, Governor Newsom has managed to earn praise from Republican leaders in California and make good on campaign promises.

StateBrandon DimapasocJanuary 28, 2019California Budget, California, School Funding, HealthcareComment

California Wildfire Concerns Will Continue

While mitigating global climate change should remain a top priority, California wildfires are unlikely to ease in severity over the coming years.

StateDan DaskalJanuary 28, 2019California, Wildfires, PG&E, Utilities, Climate ChangeComment

An Undefined Future for Germany

Elected to be the new leader of the Christian Democratic Union, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer may prove to be a better leader of the Christian Democratic Union than Angela Merkel.

GlobeShambhavi GuptaJanuary 28, 2019Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Angela Merkel, germany, Christian Democratic Union, electionComment

The Chinese Trade War: An American Obsession

As a partner in an unstable diplomatic relationship, China has long been the scapegoat for opportunistic American politicians.

GlobeAndrew WoolerJanuary 28, 2019China, United States, President Xi Jinping, President Trump, US Trade, HuaweiComment

Amazon HQ2: From Tax Incentives to Market Distortions

Amazon will receive billions in tax incentives to built its new headquarters. Taxpayers may not see a positive return on investment.

NationDan DaskalJanuary 28, 2019Amazon, Taxes, HQ2, Market DistortionsComment

Slavery in Thailand's Fishing Industry

Seafood is one of the largest trade commodities in the world. The seafood industry employs over 260 million workers globally and 3 billion people rely on seafood as their primary source of protein…

GlobeRobert DellingerDecember 19, 2018Comment

Kyrgyzstan's Unprecedented Environmental Crisis

Kyrgyzstan, a country known for its sweeping mountain landscapes, expansive forests, and traditional agricultural communities, is experiencing an environmental crisis of unprecedented severity…

UncategorizedChloe CraigDecember 12, 2018Comment

The Democratic Dream of Beto O'Rourke

“I know a lot of people feel this is impossible,” Beto O’Rourke stated when discussing his political campaign for state Senator in Texas. And for the time being, he was right…

NationClaire AdamsDecember 11, 2018Comment

White Supremacy Remains Unchecked At UC Davis

White supremacy has no place on a university campus, yet this past October, UC Davis students on their way to class were faced with an upsetting sight: anti-Semitic, white supremacist flyers posted around campus.

StateMandeep HothiDecember 11, 2018 Comments

When Trust in Democracy Threatens Its Continuance: An Alternative to Germany

“Behind the scenes a small and powerful group of elites within the political parties is secretly in charge, and they are responsible for the misguided development of past decades,” the manifesto for the emerging German political party called Alternative für Deutschland warns…

Globe, UncategorizedDeirdra BradleyNovember 30, 2018Comment

The Internet is not Spreading Democracy in China

The internet is not spreading democracy in China. Unlike the crumbling Great Wall of China, the Great Firewall of China is standing stronger than ever…

GlobeRose WangNovember 28, 2018Comment

The War on Wildfires: A Growing Feud Between California and Trump

With 84 people dead and still 475 people unaccounted for , the recent wildfires across California, the Camp Fire in Butte County and the Woosley fire in Ventura County, are some of the deadliest in recent memory…

StateBrandon DimapasocNovember 26, 2018Comment

United in Division

After a tumultuous midterm season filled with heated rhetoric and deep divisions throughout, many are left wondering what will happen next…

NationDan DaskalNovember 26, 2018Comment