Op-Eds
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Political Appointments v. Partisan Judicial Elections, Which Reigns Supreme?
An exploration of the methods of judicial appointments and partisan elections.
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How Hip-hop Fell in Love with Arabic
The relationship between Hip-hop and Arabic is not coincidental; it is purposely used to highlight the cultural exchange in America and reject xenophobia.
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William J. Antholis Interview
William J. Antholis serves as Director and CEO of the Miller Center, a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia that specializes in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history. Immediately prior, he served as managing director at The Brookings Institution from 2004 to 2014. Bill Antholis earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in politics (1993) and his B.A. from the University of Virginia in government and foreign affairs (1986).
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Blue Dog Blues: the Future of Democrats in the American South
Only a few decades ago, Democrats had an unshakeable hold on the American South. Can a new wave of progressive candidates win back Dixie for Democrats?
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The Battle for Open Access in Academic Publishing
Publicly funded research kept behind the paywalls of for-profit scholarly publishers is a detriment to both science and society.
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Fishing: A Hunt at the Expense of Developing Nations
Developed countries are fighting over fishing rights to absorb fish supplies, but developing countries are nonetheless hit the hardest in the global conflict over shortages.
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Enlightenment for North Koreans is More Than Just Media Freedom
Cultural humanitarianism to North Korea aims to smuggle illicit information into the country to combat a smothering propaganda machine. But there are more dangers than benefits – and more serious consequences for the people these efforts aim to help.
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The Hockey Stick of Human Prosperity is the Worst Metaphor in Political Science
Global economic history shouldn't be understood as a hockey stick but rather a divergence.
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The Model Minority Myth: An Agent of White Supremacy
Asian Americans are often touted as the “model minority,” but don’t be fooled: the model minority myth has and always will be an agent of white supremacy.
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The Story of an American Citizen: Just a Dash of Empathy
The Trump administration has expressed clear hatred for “illegal immigrants,” claiming that they are rapists and criminals. What is it like to be undocumented in the United States from the perspective of an American citizen, and how can our country respond better to immigration?
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Don’t Blame Apathy, Blame Voter Suppression
Americans face systemic obstacles to voting. Legislators ought to act as soon as possible to remove them.
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The Rise of Call-Out Culture
Holding people accountable online for their actions is on the rise, but at what cost? Call-out culture is more nuanced than Twitter might make you believe it is.
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Environmental Issues in Modern Shanghai
Today, Shanghai is one of China’s most prosperous commercial centers. But can it survive the threat of pollution?
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It's Time for the Federal Government to Negotiate Drug Prices
The average industrialized nation pays $400 per person on prescription drugs. Americans pay over twice that. The federal government needs to intervene in the drug market to fix this crisis.
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Don't Politicize Dr. Blasey Ford
Don’t turn Dr. Christine Blasey Ford into the political “pawn” she specifically claimed she is not. Instead, listen to her, and begin listening to all women.
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An Introduction to the Weird and Wild World of Leftist Twitter
The bizarre world of leftist twitter provides a glimpse into the state of modern American progressivism.
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Finding Ineffective Solutions to the Problem of Guns
Regardless of intention, the effects of gun control in the United States are often hampered by worrying shortcomings.
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The Numbers Can Lie: Abusing Statistics in Political Debate
A wise man once said that there are three types of falsehoods: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Nowhere is this more true than in the political sphere.
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Food Waste in America
Americans throw away billions of dollars worth of good food every year. What can be done to solve this pressing public policy matter?
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Why and How the Affordable Care Act Was Passed
In 2009, the Obama administration attempted to pass an ambitious plan to expand health insurance coverage to the then-uninsured. But entrenched opposition -- and not just from Republicans -- threatened to derail the plan at almost every step.
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The Case For Earth Science Education in Virginia
How can we efficiently improve our state’s scientific literacy? One often-neglected subject stands out for its potential.
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The Politics of Erasing the Past
Much like people, every nation has its own closet of skeletons––whether they take the form of past social injustice, corruption, strife and persecution, or civil war. The question is: should nations forgive, forget, and move past their historical atrocities, or always remember?
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China, Democracy, and the Modernity’s Changing Definition: How the Evolving Concept of Modernization Defines China’s Future Choices
As China enters the Xi era, the definition of “Modernization” remains a key question for the future.
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Fallout of the TPP, One Year After the U.S. Departure
On January 23, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which withdrew U.S. participation from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or the TPP. One year after the withdrawal, what have been the regional trade ramifications?
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Rethinking the 2016 Election Through the Lens of #MeToo
Hillary Clinton’s presidential candidacy was monumental. The potential of having a woman as President of the United States was shocking and revolutionary for many Americans. However, perhaps one of her most compelling qualities was what held her back: her gender.