In the 5th century BCE, followers of Hippocrates—the founder of Western medicine—published “The Hippocratic Corpus.” […]
Author: Anastasia Lacina
Anastasia Lacina (FCRH ’19) is a political science and history double major, born and raised on City Island in the East Bronx. She is a liberal and social activist on and off campus, involved in Fordham Women’s Empowerment and the LGBTQ+ Network of Support, as well as national organizations like the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project and GLSEN. Contact Anastasia at alacina1@fordham.edu
Right-Wing Extremism is America’s Most Dangerous Threat
“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out, because I was […]
Governmental Censorship in the Age of Trump
In 1951, William F. Buckley, Jr. published a book entitled: “God and Man at Yale: […]
Civil Rights, Then and Now: A Conversation with Rev. Al Sharpton
Anastasia Lacina: Thank you so much for coming to Fordham. This is really exciting! I […]
White Radicalization in the Aftermath of Charlottesville
For most Americans, the alt-right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 11th, 2017 was horrifying. […]
Donald Trump, Brexit, and the Rise of New Fascism
In the aftermath of the Second World War, we told ourselves: “Never again.” In the […]
Whitewashing in Hollywood: Why Diverse Media Representation Matters
For over a century, the entertainment industry has displayed more than its fair share of […]
Sharks and the Countdown to Extinction
Sharks are fundamentally misunderstood creatures. For centuries, sharks have been feared because of their sharp […]