Roger Stone: The Man with the Nixon Tattoo

Roger Stone, a prominent Republican figure and self-described “dirty trickster”, is the latest person to be arrested in the special counsel investigation. Who’s next?

NationClaire AdamsFebruary 15, 2019Roger Stone, Special Counsel, Mueller, Trump Administration, Russian CollusionComment

The Path Towards Juvenile Justice Reform

Governor Newsom’s proposal may put us on the path towards improving the lives of incarcerated children.

StateAna Cristina GarridoFebruary 15, 2019Criminal Justice Reform, Juvenile Justice Reform, California, Gavin Newsom, Beyond the StatsComment

A Prospective Expansion of Gun Rights

An upcoming Supreme Court case, involving the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, will present a rare opportunity to expand gun rights across the country.

NationFelix ZhukFebruary 14, 2019SupremeCourt, Kavanaugh, Second Amendment, New YorkComment

California's Public Education System: A Hushed Modern Apartheid

For generations, Latino students have been left behind to wallow in defunded schools, which afford them little to no opportunity to rise above the self-fulfilling prophecy that says they will not, and cannot, succeed.

StateEli ElsterFebruary 14, 2019Public Education, California, Segregation, Latino Students Comments

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