Society and Culture
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: More than just checking a box
Ever since Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated by President Joe Biden and recently confirmed by the Senate to be the next member of the Supreme Court, discourse continues to rage over whether she is qualified for the position. Are critics of Jackson right in their doubts, or are they mistaken?
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SCOTUS Considers Genocide
The Indian Child Welfare Act prevents Native children from being removed from Native communities. Some want to see it overturned, but doing so could lead to genoicide.
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The Silence of Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton did not lash out or say a word after his painful defeat to rival Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the last race of the 2021 Formula One season. But the reactions to his silence tell us that his very presence, even in silence, has been rendered disruptive.
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Personality and Political Polarization
When it comes to political polarization, are differences between American political parties’ personalities the cure or the disease?
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The Case for Electoral Reform
Tension over political representation and election integrity reached a violent boiling point during the January 6th riots. Voters on both the left and the right feel a fundamental disconnect from their elected representatives. Only comprehensive electoral reform aimed towards proportional representation can address the concerns of the U.S. voter.
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News that Gets Old: The Deradicalization of Art
To push beyond the boundaries of mere tokenization, we must pay attention to how art from marginalized voices reckons with dominant structures.
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La Paradoja de la Academia
La nueva reforma de inclusividad de la Academia suena como un gran cambio que promueve la credibilidad de la institución, pero cuando vemos con más detalle la situación, podemos sacar diferentes conclusiones y hacernos varias preguntas.
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The Free Britney Movement Raises Questions about Conservatorships
Briteny Spears public legal battle questions whether conservatorships are constitutional for young disabled patients.
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The Digital Panopticon: How Online Communities Enforce Conformity
Social media is a Foucaultian nightmare. Conformity within online groups is strictly enforced, not only by a nameless watchman, but by other members of the group as a whole. Participatory surveillance ensures that everyone acts as both the watcher and the watched, and has no room to deviate from the group’s established norms.
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The Pandemic’s Effect on Low Income Schools
The improper funding given to low-income schools amidst the pandemic as well as the continuation of a remote learning model in school systems is widening the education gap amongst the upper and lower classes of American society.
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‘My Body, My Choice’ Beyond the U.S. Mainland
The lack of quality health care infrastructure in Guam is an opportunity to reimagine the United States’ relationship with its territories. The future of Guam’s population and other U.S. territories' livelihoods rests on the diligence of its governing body to listen to its people whose demands remain overdue.
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The NBA Is Not A Vaccination Battleground
The NBA has become a focal point of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine debate due to an outspoken minority of players getting massive media attention. This irresponsible and inaccurate framing does a disservice to the League and to the vaccine conversation as a whole.
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Hypocrisy of the Met Gala
The Met Gala is well known for its exclusive guest list, expensive tickets, and iconic outfits. But beneath this glamour lies widespread hypocrisy and controversy.
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Facebook is Failing the World—And They Know It
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen leaked thousands of internal Facebook documents that went public in what became known as The Facebook Files. The documents shockingly reveal how Facebook is tearing people apart and shed light on the platform's disastrous attempts at self-regulation.
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Biomass Energy: Environmental Friend or Foe?
Green and renewable energy is a key component of combating global warming. In the United States, the question of whether biomass is a form of renewable energy is still under debate,. To preserve the integrity of the carbon neutral nomenclature, Biden should not include biomass energy from his carbon neutral plan.
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Tribal Sovereignty and Indian Identity
The myth of a Native American ancestor is pervasive in American society, but the act of being Native goes far beyond merely having Native ancestry. No DNA test can tell if you are Native American because being Native is a political classification based on the collective sovereignty of the broader community. It’s not who you claim, it’s who claims you.
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R. Kelly, What Took So Long?
On September 27th, 2021, R&B singer Robert Kelly was found guilty. Let’s take a look at why it took so long and why we should be concerned.
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What Makes a Man in the World of English Football
The English Premier League is currently regarded as the best league of football in the world. Yet as a realm of sport and entertainment, it does not escape English traditions of colonialism and cultural dominance, which determine who gets to be a great player and who gets left behind.
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Forget Tomorrow
How conservative nostalgia is endangering the future of democracy in America.
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Making Infrastructure More Efficient
Infrastructure in the United States is among the most expensive to construct in the world. With the potential passage of the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill, it is important to understand both why it is so expensive and what can be changed.
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The United States Must Vaccinate the World Now
With thousands of people still dying from COVID-19 every day and developing nations suffering at the mercy of a few wealthy governments and corporations, the United States has to take the lead in global vaccination efforts.
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How the Defense Budget Can Make College Free
Could the US defense budget be the key to securing free public college for Americans?
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#Girlboss: The Commodification of Feminism
She’s the successful career woman rising the corporate ladder. She’s the independent entrepreneur sporting a pantsuit and a coffee mug with the motto “the future is female.” She’s a girlboss.
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Vaccine Diplomacy
While science can be a tool for helping others, it can also be an important component of political influence and international relations. This article explores the United States’ approach to vaccine distribution and access in the context of global vaccine diplomacy.
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“Proteger la Salud y el Bienestar de los Trabajadores:” La Lucha por un Salario Mínimo de $15
La lucha por un salario mínimo de $15 la hora para los trabajadores ha existido por más de una década. El salario mínimo fue creado para establecer un nivel básico de vida. El gobierno necesita subirlo para proteger a sus ciudadanos y su bienestar.