It is no secret that many of us feel we are facing extreme division in this country. Some believe we (Americans) are truly homogenous and our politicians, media, celebrities, and others are behind the …
Protests Against Graham-Cassidy Bill Meaningful or Meaningless? By DH @ the University of Memphis
In Memphis, the Kill the Bill protest against the Graham-Cassidy bill took place downtown on a quiet, sunny Monday afternoon on September 25, 2017, in between city hall and the federal building. This …
If We Do Not Support Opposition Groups’ Right to Freely Exercise Their Rights, Then We Are Supporting the Infringement of Our Own By Shemaiah J. Moss @ University of Memphis
psa screenshot On October 4, 2017, the Progressive Student Alliance held a meeting at the University of Memphis. I was surprised to see that few people were there, but this could be attributed to …
Run, Hide, Fight: The Misunderstandings behind the War on Terror by Jordan Aulfinger @ University of Memphis
Recently I attended a talk hosted by a candidate for local sheriff who, as both a candidate for that office and a veteran law enforcement officer, talked about security on a personal level and local …
US Voter Suppression, Stealth Authoritarianism, and its Consequences (Or Lack Thereof) By John Iacovino @ Boston University
Donald Trump is implementing actions that appear to undermine democracy, and he is doing it through legal means. Unfortunately, even if the legality of his means becomes more questionable, there would …
Second Time Around: Kenya Tries for a Genuinely Democratic Election by Margo Blank @ Boston University
On August 8, 2017 Kenya held a Presidential election. Following concerns that the results were neither accurate nor untouched by oversight officials themselves, the Supreme Court of Kenya made waves …