Society and Culture
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Patriotic Education: A Distortion of American History
With this announcement, the Trump administration weaponizes American history in an exclusionary and nationalistic way. Reacting to historic protests, “patriotic education” is a move to erase the story and legacy of oppression in the United States.
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America’s Descent into Totalitarianism: The Legacy of Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt’s insights regarding the ascent of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union foreshadows the possibility of America’s decline towards totalitarianism, as demonstrated in the Presidency of Donald Trump and the socioeconomic tensions that give rise to fringe movements in the United States.
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With a Chance to Realign the Supreme Court, Republicans Must Wait
As Amy Comey Barrett’s confirmation approaches, so does the end of an effective Supreme Court. The decision to strip the public of a voice in the replacement of Justice Ginsberg will have terrible repercussions for one of our nation’s foundational institutions.
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Climate Change Is a Human Rights Issue
Climate change may be the most pressing issue of our time. Although everyone will experience the impacts, some communities, including minorities, the poor, and women, will be more affected by climate change than others.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic impacts LGBTQ students
With the limitations imposed by social distancing, LGBTQ students face difficult decisions, stressful home situations, and need for resources.
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Silence is Betrayal
There comes a time when silence is betrayal. In response to the murder of George Floyd, as well as the state-endorsed police violence that has occurred in the U.S. over the past several decades, we find it imperative to use our privilege as a publication at an institution like UVA to stand in solidarity with those who are protesting, as well as encourage our readers to support organizations that seek to rectify these injustices.
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Let’s Universalize Credit/No Credit
In the time of coronavirus, it’s no longer business as usual for higher education. Universal Credit/No Credit will help us cope with this disaster.
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El cambio climático y los derechos humanos
Hoy en día, el cambio climático es un gran problema. Aunque todas las personas se ven afectadas, algunas comunidades, por ejemplo las comunidades minoritarias, los pobres y las mujeres, son las más afectadas por sus efectos. Por esta razón, el cambio climático es una seria cuestión de derechos humanos.
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The History, Inescapability, and Struggle of American Populism
Populists tend to speak for the unification of the people, but the American government was designed to mitigate conflict. It is American to have values shared by all people, but not necessarily for political ideas to be uniform. However, populism does not belong to a political party. The future of populism requires an intense look at the leaders who espouse it.
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Re-Examining the “Paranoid Style”: Richard Hofstader and Contemporary American Political Rhetoric
In an age where the internet has amplified the conspiratorial rhetoric of extremists, it is the duty of responsible figures on the Right to eschew this phenomenon. But given the impact of Donald Trump’s rhetorical style on the Republican Party, this particular rhetorical style seems likely to remain a major influence on conservative discourse for the foreseeable future.
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What eScooters Can Do For Cities Like Charlottesville
Lime? Bird? VeoRide? Electric scooters are booming, and cities like Charlottesville have a lot to gain.
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Understanding the Increasing Politicization of Sports
Americans have historically been averse to integrating politics and sports. How has political polarization changed the interaction between these two?
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Cowboys, Guns, Germs, and… Popcorn Lung? Rugged Individualism and the Vaping Epidemic
The Trump administration’s regulation of Juul products seems to contradict the laissez-faire values of the Republican party. Nevertheless, these regulations represent small, but notable, progress in the gradual dismantling of the “Rugged Individualist” ideology that has infected public discourse.
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Género y el derecho a solicitar asilo
Asylum is a contentious issue in the United States, especially in the age of Trump. What is the future of asylum and should governments change reform international law to include gender as a form of persecution?
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Japan’s Military Resurgence
Since World War II, Japan has maintained a Self-Defense Force in lieu of a full military. Recently, however, the Japanese armed forces have grown in size and power. Is American foreign policy to blame?
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The Caravan is Fueled by our Consumption: The role of America’s drug problem in the migration crisis
America’s drug consumption is often overlooked as a key factor in the current migrant caravan coming from Central America and the Northern Triangle region. The inhumane and extremely perilous social environment perpetrated by gangs trafficking drugs to America leave innocent people with no choice but to flee.
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The Concealed Politics of Fetishes in Entertainment
A fetish is not just a depiction of an unusual sexual desire in entertainment, as its portrayal reveals its political context and perspective.
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The Dual Perception of US Military Legacy in Today's Seoul
The move away from wartime mindsets among the Korean populace has changed what the base represents. American military presence in central Seoul has long outlived its relevance, and reasons as to why general attitudes towards the installation have soured are highly present in the day-to-day lives of the people living around it.
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The Exploitation of Science in Pursuit of Profit
Corporations consistently misuse scientific information in marketing to paint a picture that is unrepresentative of reality, delegitimizing science as an institution and harming consumers as a by-product.
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The Conundrum of the Trucking Industry
Technology is creating concerns in the trucking industry. However, could new technological and legislative reforms solve problems drivers and companies currently face?
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The Rise of Polarized Media
Americans widely recognize that a polarized media landscape is eroding our democracy, but few understand how the problem has developed over the last couple of decades.
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The Importance of Gun Control
The anniversary of the Stoneman Douglas school shooting has come and gone, and people are still grappling with gun violence in the United States. Why has the government yet to pass comprehensive gun reform, and how does the lack of gun control impact the country?
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It’s Time for a Constitutional Right to Education
Public school funding systems are failing to provide equitable education for low-income populations. As the achievement gap between high and low-income areas widens, there is an emerging need for federal protections for all students.
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Bias in Pain
Experiencing disbelief from medical practitioners is frustrating. For most women, it is almost a guarantee.
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What Vaping Can Teach Us About the Rights of Young Adults
Virginia, once home to a bustling tobacco industry, has done what was previously unthinkable: raised the smoking age to 21. Why? E-cigarettes have begun to pervade schools across the nation, and states are scrambling to come up with solutions.