by Sam Sharman | Apr 3, 2018 | Georgia State University
Over the past year, media criticism regarding violations of political norms has centered on President Trump and Congressional Republicans. To be sure, Trump’s norm-breaking is without precedent, and the power held by Republicans renders their actions more urgent, but...
by Chase Dunn | Apr 2, 2018 | American University
Professor Harry Frankfurt begins his classic essay, “On Bullshit,” with an acute observation: our culture is filled with a fair amount of bullshit. We all contribute a little, and we all believe we can recognize it when we see it. Because of this confidence, we have...
by Alexander Gephart | Apr 1, 2018 | University of Memphis
“Family Values with Grandma Betsy” “I’m more misunderstood than anything.” a quote from our Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos, that embodies a common assertion of the Republican party as their ‘family values’ become established policies throughout all three branches...
by Hannah Hoey | Apr 1, 2018 | Skidmore College
As an international student in Saratoga Springs, I have a vested interest in the welfare of my fellow immigrants in this city. However, living on campus at Skidmore College is rather its own bubble, separate from the town and the wider county, and so the opportunity...
by Max Mapes | Mar 30, 2018 | Skidmore College
Boston’s March for Our Lives The year is 2018. The day: March 24. 50,000-100,000 people are lined up in front of Madison Park High School, Boston, MA. “Youth” are asked to walk in the front, families (and “others”) are asked to walk in...
