Elias Khoury, University of Michigan, Author at Study Breaks

‘Bad Faith’ Podcast Offers a Left-Wing Voice in a Time of Crisis

Briahna Joy Gray, former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders, and Virgil Texas of the "Chapo Trap House" podcast mix humor and insight to deconstruct mainstream politics and the corporate-owned media.…

October 14, 2020

Conservative Incoherence and the Discussion of Police, Guns and BLM

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.…

September 28, 2020

Anand Giridharadas in an interview with Trevor Noah on the Daily Show

Democrats Need Anand Giridharadas To Appeal to the People

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The left-wing populist uses blistering words to speak out against a rigged economic system, as well as those who don't fight hard enough against it.…

September 15, 2020

The RNC Proved That Republicans Are Who They Have Always Been

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Although the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) came under unprecedented circumstances, the messaging was consistent: They don't like Democrats.…

September 4, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of Biden at the DNC

The 2020 DNC Shows Signs That Biden May Repeat Clinton’s Loss

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The campaign has adopted many of the strategies employed in 2016, even though Democrats lost. If they want a win, they need to make changes.…

September 3, 2020

Old (Heather) Mac Donald Has Some Lies About Racial Bias in Policing

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The conservative pundit and attorney is living proof that racism can hide behind academia, and that no one's claims should go uninvestigated.…

August 23, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of a TikTok map

Calm Down, Take a Breath, and Don’t Believe the TikTok Hype

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

TikTok has been downloaded across the world over 2 billion times, but the app still isn't as important to our daily lives as the hype would have us believe.…

August 17, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of the Unity Platform

What Does the Bernie-Biden Unity Platform Offer Young People?

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Although it may extract some concessions for the youth, the agenda may compromise more than it ought to.…

August 7, 2020

Illustration by Diana Egan of young people protesting and casting the vote

Young People Care, But Getting Them To Vote Takes More

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

With the rise of youth involvement in protests, many are curious if the increase in political activity will be seen at the ballot box.…

July 31, 2020

In an article about removing racist statues, an illustration by Ash Ramirez of a statue removal

Removing Racist Statues Invites Reflection on College Campuses

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Public monuments to slave owners and racist leaders are nothing new, but their removal should force us to reconsider what we commemorate, especially at our schools.…

July 24, 2020

The Cancel Culture of the ‘Anti-PC’ Left Will Be Its Downfall

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

In excising valuable allies, online progressives may be building walls instead of building winning movements.…

July 13, 2020

‘White Fragility’ Is Good, but Could Impair Potential for Multiracial Class Politics

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Though Robin DiAngelo’s book clearly comes from a well-meaning place, does the book undermine the possibility for working-class solidarity across races?…

July 7, 2020

Michael Brooks on his eponymous YouTube talk show

How Michael Brooks Took Down the YouTube Debate Scene

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Despite his smaller following than many, the progressive talk show host has repeatedly proven his skill in the YouTube debate arena.…

June 25, 2020

Students discussing plans around a table

Student Government Isn’t Just About Padding Your Resume

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

You can actually make real change, and you don't necessarily need a ton of resources to get elected.…

June 18, 2020

In an article about the Sunrise Movement, an illustration by Ash Ramirez of a sunrise

The Sunrise Movement Shows the Power of Confrontation

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The progressive political group has found the secret to getting results from powerful people. It isn't always comfortable, but we're here for the results.…

June 14, 2020

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‘Bad Faith’ Podcast Offers a Left-Wing Voice in a Time of Crisis

Conservative Incoherence and the Discussion of Police, Guns and BLM

Democrats Need Anand Giridharadas To Appeal to the People

The RNC Proved That Republicans Are Who They Have Always Been

The 2020 DNC Shows Signs That Biden May Repeat Clinton’s Loss

Old (Heather) Mac Donald Has Some Lies About Racial Bias in Policing

Calm Down, Take a Breath, and Don’t Believe the TikTok Hype

What Does the Bernie-Biden Unity Platform Offer Young People?

Young People Care, But Getting Them To Vote Takes More

Removing Racist Statues Invites Reflection on College Campuses

The Cancel Culture of the ‘Anti-PC’ Left Will Be Its Downfall

‘White Fragility’ Is Good, but Could Impair Potential for Multiracial Class Politics

How Michael Brooks Took Down the YouTube Debate Scene

Student Government Isn’t Just About Padding Your Resume

The Sunrise Movement Shows the Power of Confrontation

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