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Supreme Court Protects LGTBQ+ Workers in New Ruling

On June 15th, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of protecting LGBTQ+ workers. Through a long history of interpreting the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Court decided discrimination based on sexual or…

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6 Tips to Consider While Attending a Protest

Peaceful protesting is our constitutional right as American citizens. Protests bring about change in our communities and shed light on many important issues. In the wake of recent tragedies such a…

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Environmental Policy

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not!” Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

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Immigration Policy

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Opinion: Cancelling the Cancel Culture

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” In general, the government cannot pass laws which prohibit your right to …

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Fact Check: the Vaccine

As Trump continues to speak of a quick approval and distribution of a vaccine for COVID-19, the facts show this may not be a short or easy process. Here is a fact-check on the development of a coro…

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Political Apathy and Low Voter Turnout in the U.S.

Out of the 32 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) countries, the U.S. ranks 26th in terms of voter turnout, with an average voter turnout of 55% during presid…

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How Politics Influences Consumer Choice

The underlying assumption of neoclassical economic theory is that individuals are rational economic actors, and as such, will make decisions based on what maximizes their economic benefit. However,…

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TikTok Teens: Partisanship Among Youth on Social Media Platforms

Elders often chide younger people for their seemingly apathetic stance towards politics. While it is true that younger people’s voter turnout is lower than that of older people, youth today engage …

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Movie Review: America’s Great Divide, From Obama to Trump

Earlier this year, PBS aired a two-part docuseries called “America’s Great Divide: From Obama to Trump,” which recounts the story of the nation’s growing partisanship. The documentary aids viewers …

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The Blue Wall of Silence

As a student in Boston I have come to appreciate some of the finer things the city has to offer. Whether it is the public gardens or Boston Commons or even the “Green Monster” in Fenway Park, many …

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Partisanship in the International Context

We often view partisanship solely in the American context. However, is partisanship exclusively an American phenomenon? This article seeks to better understand how political polarization plays out …

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Quiz: Modern U.S. Politics

Are you really the expert you think you are? Facts matter!

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The Case of Confederate Statues

The debate on the removal Confederate statues has existed for decades. Following the recent death of George Floyd, protestors have once again begun to call for the removal of these statues and symb…

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5 Ways Schools May Look Different in the Fall

As back-to-school season approaches, schools are facing the challenging task of how to reopen during a dangerous pandemic. Here are 5 ways school may look different in the fall.

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Partisanship in the International Context

We often view partisanship solely in the American context. However, is partisanship exclusively an American phenomenon? This article seeks to better understand how political polarization plays out …