Beyond the Slavic Doll: Adéla Jergová, Soft Power, and the Mechanics of Pop Stardom
Aidan Rodrigues Photo via: Teen Vogue *** At eight years old, most American kids would beg their parents to stay…
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Gerontocracy: How an Aging Congress Is Threatening Democracy
Adrian Loewenherz Photo via: Roll Call *** On September 14, Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol after a three-month…
Women’s Rights Take Center Stage at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chains Field Music Festival
Jamila Urena Photo via New York Times *** On June 12th, GRAMMY-winning music artist Olivia Rodrigo released her third studio…
When Government Speaks, What Does America Hear
Matthew Subramani Image via ABC News *** What do you think about when you think of the word “government”? The…
A Growing Political Front: Campaign Finance
Ryan Scriven Image via Roll Call *** The populist flanks of each political party are becoming increasingly unified on one…
How America Made China’s Rise Cheaper
Simon Shalett Image via NPR *** In March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Myanmar. Within days, Chinese…
When Marketing Goes Wrong: The Controversy Around Converse’s Chuck 70 X Campaign
Jonathan Kho Image via Women’s Wear Daily *** Converse, a brand best known for its iconic All-American Chuck sneakers, has…
The New York Tax War: How New York’s IDAs starve schools for ‘ghost’ jobs
Shane Quadras Image via Investigative Post *** Across New York State, public schools are getting bled dry. Parents notice the…
Is Irish Independence Possible?
Jackson Cutrone Image via NWEGEO *** On September 15th, party leaders from the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru from…