by higgins.623@osu.edu | Oct 30, 2024 | Ohio State University
Bulgaria saw massive protests in 2020 against Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and his administration. These demonstrated the democratic backsliding that had been occurring since the mid-2010s. Jana Tsoneva outlines the anti-government movement in an article titled “What...
by slifko.8@osu.edu | Oct 11, 2024 | Ohio State University
I was eager to attend the rally in Columbus, Ohio, where Senator Sherrod Brown and his Republican opponent, Bernie Moreno, looked to mobilize voters on the first day of early voting for the 2024 U.S. Senate election. With both candidates holding rallies only a couple...
by laudolff.1@osu.edu | Oct 11, 2024 | Ohio State University
Signs of polarization are everywhere, including in your classroom and student organizations. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of Ohio State University’s College Democrats Club. I will openly admit that I am generally liberal in my views on a...
by sapp.140@osu.edu | Oct 10, 2024 | Ohio State University
In the heart of a pivotal election season, I had the opportunity to attend a redistricting reform meeting hosted by Common Cause Ohio. With the stakes at an all-time high—especially concerning Issue 1 on the ballot this November—the meeting drew a diverse crowd of...
by Ines Saltiel | Oct 9, 2024 | Brown University
It is in the comforting sound of your mother tongue, the aroma of a home-cooked traditional meal, shared celebrations, and the beauty of our architecture that we find an immediate sense of belonging. Our national identity is a breathing source of pride and a communal...