by Theresa Soldan | Oct 18, 2019 | Salem State University
Does America’s political position in the world alter US media? Do current events have to serve a particular political agenda in order to be reported in the U.S? The coverage or lack there of, regarding the protests occurring in Hong Kong and Jakarta would seem...
by Anne Della Guardia | May 3, 2019 | Georgetown University
Just last month Omar al-Bashir’s ouster shocked the world. And with good reason: it’s naturally shocking when a dictator who has held power for three decades is deposed non-violently. But it actually isn’t that surprising when looking at long-term trends....
by Victoria Hill | Apr 24, 2018 | American University
In April 2018, Serzh Sargsyan reached the end of his constitutionally-allowed two terms as President of Armenia. Less than ten days later, the national assembly elected him as Prime Minister. The reaction was swift and uncompromising: for ten days, citizens took to...
by Jacob Kolar | Apr 2, 2018 | University of Memphis
Throughout history, the use of force by the state of Israel for self-defense has long been controversial. Just in the past week, peaceful Palestinian protestors took to the Israeli-Gaza border. Also in attendance was Hamas, the terrorist group that Gazans selected as...
by Wyeth Taylor | Mar 30, 2018 | Skidmore College
The most central and important part of a healthy democracy is the engagement of its citizens, especially when those in power make decisions contrary to what citizen’s believe is in their best interest. When citizens lose the ability or motivation to make their...
