During the spring semester of 2019, I attended a Governor’s Council hearing at the Massachusetts State house. I was lucky enough to be invited to the hearing by my aunt who is currently serving her …
Same Battle, Different Ground – Sustainability and Civic Engagement in Taiwan and the US
Borders, democracy, nothing will matter once the planet is dead, so citizens across the world start their battle for sustainability. Unlikely allies US and Taiwan have very similar ways of action …
Foreign aid hinders the construction of Democracy in Africa by Hoang Nguyen
Foreign aid: a transfer from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries _Dean Acheson_ The issues of foreign aid have always involved in corruption and inefficiency since …
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The Ethics of War: Regional Tension Flares up between India and Pakistan by Emily Betancourt
Although going to war is controversial, many countries deem it necessary. However, war tends to be more destructive than beneficial. What is war? How are wars caused? Why go to war? Is war beneficial? …
Italian Democracy: A Premonition to the Future of Democracy Across Europe by Brynn Kooyenga
This time last year, Italy’s political system suffered dramatic changes when, for the first time since the beginning of its democracy, a coalition of ultra nationalist parties won. The Five Star …
Azerbaijan: Anti-LGBT Crackdown by Logan O’Neil
Wednesday - March 14, 2019. Massachusetts House legislators overwhelmingly passed bill H.140 concerning the banning of practicing gay conversion therapy on minors. In a landslide decision (147-8) …
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A Saving Grace: Why the Left Must Reclaim Patriotism by Heather Marshall
Crowded into Old North Church in Boston, the site where the beacon was lit to spur on Paul Revere’s ride, John Shattuck discussed the populism and nationalism plaguing this nation and poisoning the …
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Recreational Marijuana in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Amy Gagnon
On February 21, 2018, I attended a Cannabis Control Commission meeting for the city of Boston hosted by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The mission of the CCC is to honor the will of the voters …
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