“An Uncomplicated Man,” How Emily Wilson’s Review of the Odyssey Sparks a Larger Conversation
Joseph Gilari Image via Universal Pictures *** Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was released in theaters in July 2026 and was…
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Keeping Politicization out of Remembrance
Lauren Fattorusso Photo via: NYTimes *** Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, with…
Humanitarianism in Afghanistan Then vs Now: What Happened?
Iris Bentivegna Photo via: Sarah Easter/CARE *** If you were to time-travel back to Afghanistan in the 1960s, you would…
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…
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…