In the 5th century BCE, followers of Hippocrates—the founder of Western medicine—published “The Hippocratic Corpus.” The exact writers of this ancient text are lost to …
Right-Wing Extremism is America’s Most Dangerous Threat
“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out, because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, …
Governmental Censorship in the Age of Trump
In 1951, William F. Buckley, Jr. published a book entitled: “God and Man at Yale: The Superstitions of ‘Academic Freedom.’” This work is the first …
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 want to start a little bit with your background. You’ve …
White Radicalization in the Aftermath of Charlottesville
For most Americans, the alt-right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 11th, 2017 was horrifying. Just a few years ago, many would have thought that …
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 …
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 …
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, …