In 2013, President Obama addressed the nation with tears in his eyes regarding the massacre of twenty first graders at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Now, it is 2017, and the death toll at Sandy Hook …
The Culture of Silence on Sexual Harassment is Broken and Women are the New Political Actors by Dorothy Spector @ Boston University
Due to the media’s exposure of Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual misconduct, a new awareness of sexual harassment and consciousness of male power abuse has been created. For years women have lived …
Polarization and Pokemon Go? by Naba Khan @ Boston University
In the months since November 2016, countless news sources have reported Russian interference in the American election. The stories behind this manipulation vary. One Russian group pretended to be a …
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Trump’s Changes to the Judiciary Could Pose Some Threat to Democracy by Anna Spier @ Boston University
During the year that Donald Trump has been in office, plans have been made to reshape the federal appeals court with younger judges whose beliefs are more conservative. Trump, who entered the office …
President Trump’s Election Commission: Enforcing a Narrative or Pushing Antidemocratic Policy? By Chance Rogala @ Boston University
Throughout his candidacy and Presidency, President Donald Trump has made statements like “Serious voter fraud in Virginia, New Hampshire, and California – so why isn’t the media reporting on this? …
How Empowering the Freedom of Speech Has Been Throughout this Wave of Sexual Violence Accusations by Maxine Moore @ Boston University
The freedom of the press is a fundamental right ensured by the First Amendment of the Constitution. It is at the forefront of democracy. The First Amendment is twofold: it ensures the freedom of the …
A Democratic Election Without an Opposition Candidate: an Oxymoron? by Laura Stavisky @Boston University
On October 26th, President Uhuru Kenyatta won Kenya’s presidential re-run election with 98% of the vote. This vote came almost three months after the initial vote on August 8th in which Kenyatta won …
Polarization Prevails: Roy Moore’s unwavering fan base by Emily Masse @ Boston University
Even under a dark cloud of sexual misconduct allegations, Alabama Senatorial candidate Roy Moore, referred to as the “Ten Commandments Judge,” maintains support from constituents. On November 09, …