Sign of the Times

The Trump Era Is Not Over

March 22, 2021 by

Nicholas Liu discusses how Trump and his ideas might continue to be a part of the American political landscape - despite him not being president.
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Violence Breeds Violence: How Rhetoric and Coverage Reveal Similarities Between US and Myanmar

March 16, 2021 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg talks about the coup in Myanmar and its similarities to the American Capitol Attack.
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The Struggles of Applying to Law School During a Pandemic

March 9, 2021 by

Surya Swaroop details her unique experience with pandemic-era law school applications, unpacking the inevitable numbness from reliance on outdated ranking systems.
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Invisible Walls

March 5, 2021 by

Nicholas Liu unpacks President Biden's new cabinet picks and their potential for future political action.
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The Death By 1000 Cuts: How the Failure of Prop. 16 Will Kill Affirmative Action

March 3, 2021 by

Nathan Lee highlights the fragility of affirmative action in the aftermath of Prop. 16's failure to pass in California.
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How Ted Cruz Failed … Twice

March 2, 2021 by

Christine Tu critiques the recent actions of Senator Ted Cruz as foolishly irresponsible and outlines their potential implications for future reelection.
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Pandemic-Era Rule Changes Should Usher in a New Era for Awards Shows

March 1, 2021 by

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the changing environment of awards shows amidst a pandemic ultimately devoid of the traditional movie-going experience.
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I’m Scared To Get Sick During the Pandemic

February 12, 2021 by

Celine Pun highlights the importance of destigmatizing sickness during a pandemic.
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Time’s Up for the War on Drugs

February 11, 2021 by

Faiz Surani breaks down the monumental nationwide legalization of drugs and examines the potential next steps for the country.
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Not Naive, Necessary: A Short Case for Hope in 2021

February 4, 2021 by

Noah Ropp discusses why President Biden's rhetoric around unity is not a naive approach to our current political circumstances.
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A Case for Nuclear Power

February 2, 2021 by

Nathan Lee makes the case for using nuclear power as a solution to the growing climate crisis.
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Wear Your Fucking Mask. (Please. <3)

January 31, 2021 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg encourages everyone to stay safe and wear their masks.
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Spinning Shadows: False Historical Narratives and Protest

January 28, 2021 by

Nicholas Liu unpacks the problems that arise from idealizing political figures, especially emphasizing the tendency to default to a dangerously one-sided portrayal.
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Keep the Filibuster, Protect Political Minority

January 27, 2021 by

Nathan Lee argues in favor of the filibuster, noting the danger in voting for its abolishment.
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This is America: A Brief Spotlight on the Political Theatrics of American Democracy

January 20, 2021 by

Toni Shindler-Ruberg discusses what we should take away from the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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