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Henry Kissinger: War Criminal Or Genius Diplomat?

By Carson Robison, News editor March 10, 2024

Henry Kissinger is considered by many to be America’s most consequential Secretary of State. Kissinger died on November 29th, 2023, in Connecticut at the age of 100. He was revered by some and hated...

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To Engage or Not to Engage? That is the Question of 2024

By Paul Vos, Writer January 7, 2024

As we enter 2024, we are beginning another election year where America will hold what may be one of its most important referendums. On the anniversary of January 6, I would like to share some thoughts...

Thousands of people protest in support of Ukraine in Times Square, New York City on February 26, 2022.

The World Responds to the Invasion of Ukraine

By Ethan Li, Writer March 9, 2022

On the early morning of February 24th, Russians found out that they were at war. After satellite imagery showed a military buildup on three sides of Ukraine over many months, Russian President Vladimir...

Protest on Times Square, February 26, 2022

A Primer on the Russia-Ukraine War

By Etsub Kassie and Emma Backbier March 3, 2022

No one enjoys being forcefully woken up. The Ukrainians did not either, when explosions and airstrikes drowned their cities the hour before the clock struck six on Thursday, February 24. If you’ve...

The Critical Aspect Americans Forget When Discussing Universal Healthcare

The Critical Aspect Americans Forget When Discussing Universal Healthcare

By Andrei Khazatsky, News Editor February 9, 2022

The topic of universal healthcare has been hotly debated for years in American politics. Many candidates of the 2020 presidential election, such as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, advocated for the...

Closing the Gap in American Political Polarization

Closing the Gap in American Political Polarization

By Tatiana Barberi, Visuals Editor June 18, 2021

“Existential fear appears to be at the heart of what drives polarization.” –Kirk Schneider, Ph.D. Columbia University Over the last 20 years, political polarization and partisan antipathy have...

The Rise of Political Polarization and Partisanship in the U.S.

The Rise of Political Polarization and Partisanship in the U.S.

By Andrei Khazatsky, Writer June 7, 2021

Nowadays it seems as though politics in the United States are more polarized than ever. To many, the Democrats have moved further to the left, and the Republicans further to the right, with both Congress...

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Aftermath: The Legacy of the 2020 Election

By Benjamin Gorisek-Gazze, Writer March 15, 2021

The United States held its 46th presidential election last fall — it took place from November 3rd to November 7th. Late afternoon on November 7th, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was projected...

Its Not Over: How and Why Students Should Stay Politically Active

It’s Not Over: How and Why Students Should Stay Politically Active

By Felipe Tavares, Writer January 19, 2021

This past election has been one of the most polarizing in American history, and now that it's over, and has gone the right way, it is easy to sit back, wipe your brow, and pat yourself on the back. And...

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A Better Democracy: Female Representation Hits All-Time High

By Tatiana Barberi January 3, 2021

“For me a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.” – Michele Bachelet, former President of Chile While women have made tremendous...

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