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Now That Barrett Is on the Supreme Court, Should Women Start Panicking?

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The justice's recent confirmation has many women distressed, as future access to abortion and affordable birth control hangs in the balance.…

November 11, 2020

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The Docuseries ‘Immigration Nation’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

The Netflix docuseries takes a brutally honest look at the nation's immigration policies, with first-hand accounts from migrants, refugees and even ICE agents.…

August 15, 2020

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Why Was ICE Trying To Deport International Students?

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The policy elicited its fair share of outrage, and although the policy may have been withdrawn, calls to have the controversial law enforcement agency abolished are on the rise.…

July 18, 2020

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Obama Staffers Will Renew Your Political Optimism in ‘West Wingers’

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

In light of the chaos coming out of Washington D.C. today, this book is the perfect read to cure your woes.…

June 30, 2020

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Have Been Prevented

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

A devastating pandemic just like COVID-19 has been predicted on multiple occasions, but the proper precautions were not put in place.…

April 3, 2020

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‘Party of Five’ Is Bringing Attention to Important Modern-Day Problems

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In an era with an escalating number of deportations and family separation at the border, this series resonates.…

February 13, 2020

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3D-Printed, Plastic, Untraceable Guns Might Be a Thing Soon

Cameron Andersen, New York University

They're called ghost guns, and they might be the worst idea of all time.…

August 1, 2018

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The Future of Israel and Palestine Seems More Uncertain Than Ever

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Recent actions from the governments of the United States and Israel might signal a shift in the fate of the popular two-state solution.…

May 29, 2018

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The Most Notable Departures from the Trump Administration

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many of the 35 people who have left the White House previously held positions involving communications or worked closely with President Trump.…

March 14, 2018

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Foreign Policy Might Be Demolishing Study Abroad Programs

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

With an ever-changing political climate, America could see unfortunate regressions in study abroad programs, both locally and internationally.…

January 30, 2018

5 Politically Relevant Classics You Need to Read

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

The dystopian novels of yesterday are the political blueprints of today.…

March 5, 2017

Protecting Undocumented Students Without Sanctuary Campus Status

Why Universities Shouldn’t Pursue Sanctuary-Campus Status

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

Instead of pursuing vague titles, schools should take concrete, implementable steps to ensure the safety of their students.…

February 23, 2017