Terrorism. This nine-letter word has become common in news stories and political discussions in recent years. For many, the word alone surfaces mental images of the Twin Towers, the Paris attacks, or …
The Sisyphean Constraints of a Polarization-Era Protest. By Amalia Perez @ Brown University.
The steps of Rhode Island's state house rung electric on Sept 7, 2016, as hundreds gathered in protest against restrictive immigration policy and in support of DACA-mented individuals. The feverish …
When Life Gives You Lemons: How “the Resistance” is using its Political Power by Margo Blank @ Boston University
When Life Gives You Lemons: How “the Resistance” is using its Political Power On November 5, 2017 the New York Times published an opinion piece that concluded with the following statement: “The …
How New Media Chooses What Stories Are Being Told: The #MeToo Example by Kate Jamison @ Boston University
By Kate Jamison | Boston University In light of the recent #MeToo Campaign and all of the stories it has sparked, many are wondering: why now? What is it about our current political and …
Failure to Fix Electoral Shortcomings Risk Democratic Erosion by Lukas McMahon @BostonUniversity
Competitive elections are the bedrock of democracy, but America’s elections are being kept as uncompetitive as possible by party elites. Joseph Schumpeter defined democracy by its “means of a …
Jerry Brown… Trump’s Biggest Opponent by Lauren Hilliard @ Boston University
Jerry Brown… Trump’s Biggest Opponent Compromise sometimes seems next to impossible in today’s political climate. Increased teamsmanship makes gridlock seem inevitable. So, how can a political …