The Future of a Post-ISIS Iraq
This March, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit was deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Inherent Resolve to assist local ground forces in retaking the city of Raqqa, the capital of ISIS. Over […]
Donald Trump, Brexit, and the Rise of New Fascism
In the aftermath of the Second World War, we told ourselves: “Never again.” In the rubble of London and the ashes of Hiroshima and the division of Berlin, we swore that a war on this […]
The Racial Paradigm: Ostensible Egalitarianism in France
Incoming editor-in-chief Matthew Santucci sat down with Dr. Pap Ndiaye after his talk on French Republicanism and blackness in France. Dr. Ndiaye is considered to be one of the pioneers of ‘Black Studies’ in France and […]
This is what Oligarchy Looks Like
“This is what oligarchy looks like: Today, the top one-tenth of 1 percent owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent. The top one-hundredth of 1 percent makes more than 40 percent of […]
The Voice of the 99%: Reflections on the politics, culture, and legacy of Occupy Wall Street
Marisa Holmes sat down with FPR editor Matthew J. Santucci after the screening of her film All Day, All Weekat Fordham University to discuss the inception of Occupy Wall Street, its impact on progressive policy, […]
Whitewashing in Hollywood: Why Diverse Media Representation Matters
For over a century, the entertainment industry has displayed more than its fair share of racism. Since the conception of full-length motion pictures, there has been egregious discrimination against minorities in film. The first film […]
Reflections on Race, Education, and Economic Equality: A Conversation with Dr. Cornel West
Dr. Cornel West, professor emeritus of Princeton University and author of over 30 books, is one of the most prolific political activists in the African American community today. An advocate for social justice, the labor […]
Sharks and the Countdown to Extinction
Sharks are fundamentally misunderstood creatures. For centuries, sharks have been feared because of their sharp teeth, ominous fins, and vicious visage. But the truth is, sharks are not a danger to humanity. In fact, they’re […]