Tunisia’s Young Democracy Shows Signs of Struggle and Success
This October, Tunisia held open, democratic presidential elections for the second time in the country’s history, nearly nine years after the Tunisian Revolution kicked off […]
Category: POLITICS
An Inside Look At The Youth-Led Climate Movement
Jonathan Palash-Mizner is the co-coordinator of Extinction Rebellion Youth U.S., an environmental activism group that has gained international recognition for its role in organizing young […]
LGBTQIA+ Rights at Risk: the U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide
On October 8 and 9, the Supreme Court of the United States heard three cases that will decide whether the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects […]
San Francisco Students Protest for Climate Action
On Friday, December 6th, San Francisco students cut class to protest inaction on climate change for the second time in four months. The school strike, […]
Climate Change Takes Center Stage in Democratic Primary
In the midst of the Dust Bowl, Franklin D. Roosevelt warned Americans about one form of environmental degradation: “A nation that destroys its soils destroys […]
In Oklahoma, a Murder Trial May Resurrect Native American Rights
The Supreme Court is currently considering whether or not the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma and surrounding tribes will regain control of 40% of Oklahoma’s […]
Off to the Races: Myriad Candidates Run for President
Joe Biden (D) At 76 years old, Joe Biden ranks among the oldest of the Democratic candidates. His age, however, has not impeded his campaign’s […]
To Keep and Bear Arms: America’s Oldest and Newest Right
Depending on who you ask, the individual right to bear arms may date back to as long ago as 872 A.D., or as recently as […]
There’s Still Work Left to Do to Increase Diversity in Congress
On January 3, 2019, when the 116th Congress was sworn in, the nation witnessed the most diverse group of congressmen and congresswomen to date. The […]
After Pivotal Term as SF Mayor, Gavin Newsom Elected Governor
On January 7, Gavin Newsom gave his inaugural address from the steps of the California State Capitol. Newsom — who had been sworn in as […]
