Digitizing Politics

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…

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…

"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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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 …

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…

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…

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,…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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…

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.

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 …