For many years, Poland was regarded as the leading pro-democracy nation within Eastern Europe. Its seamless transition from communism was an example for other countries to follow. It soon became the …
First Amendment Education by Wallace Anne Cloud @ Skidmore College
This week I attended a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County entitled “The First Amendment: Our Obligation to Assemble, Protest, and Protect the Free Press.” According to its …
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Diversity in Non-violent Direct Action: The March for Black Lives by Max Mapes @ 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 …
Why Polish judicial reforms go too far by Luke Shapiro @ Columbia University
The ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) passed a series of controversial measures to overhaul the country’s judiciary late last year. In response, the European Commission (EC) took the unprecedented …
“For Students and Supporters Across the US, Prayers Are No Longer Enough” by Anne Pfeifenberger @ Skidmore College
Students have taken to the streets in the largest showing of a student led movement since the Anti-War Movement protesting U.S. involvement in Vietnam. On March 24, students, teachers, and supporters …
5 reasons to lower the voting age by Yanebi Blanco @Skidmore College
Last Saturday, March 24, 2018, I experienced first hand what I am convinced will be a defining event in United States history: the 'March for our lives' rally in Washington DC. As I was standing among …
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