politics

How Colonization Plays a Major Role in the Crisis in Congo
An aerial view of multiple coltan mine tunnels in the ground with people scattered alongside them.

How Colonization Plays a Major Role in the Crisis in Congo

The crisis in Congo is the result of decades of colonialization, violence, and the exploitation of the land and its people.

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The History of Policing Political Dissent
A person holding a sign by their legs that reads, "Silence is violence."

The History of Policing Political Dissent

The censure of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who was silenced after expressing her criticism of the Israeli and U.S. governments, follows a history of suppressing political dissent.

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Why We Must Go Beyond Voting
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Why We Must Go Beyond Voting

Although voting is a powerful tool for democracy, going beyond the ballot is critical for our collective wellbeing.

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Understanding Colonialism: From Settler to Neo
Black and white cartoon print from 1898. Uncle Sam is seated in restaurant looking at an enlarged bill of fare on the wall. It contains "Cuba steak," "Porto [i.e. Puerto] Rico pig," and "Philippine floating islands." The waiter is depicted as former President McKinley. Caption reads: "Well I hardly know which to take first."

Understanding Colonialism: From Settler to Neo

Colonialism is often seen through a historical lens despite dispossession and exploitation being a present reality for many current and formerly colonized people.

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Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism in a ‘Post’-9/11 World
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Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism in a ‘Post’-9/11 World

Muslim communities have been subjected to cycles of extreme Islamophobia based on the belief that they’re a threat to U.S. life.

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Why Countering Mis- and Disinformation Matters
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Why Countering Mis- and Disinformation Matters

Propaganda and unsubstantiated claims make it harder to filter out disinformation and feed into harmful stereotypes.

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How the Supreme Court Prevents Police Accountability
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How the Supreme Court Prevents Police Accountability

Examining the role of qualified immunity and the U.S. judicial system in keeping law enforcement from facing accountability.

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What is Genocide?
A column of smoke billows in the middle of the city from the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip.

What is Genocide?

Our understanding of genocide is so narrow that when one meets the criteria, it is rarely seen or accepted.

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What We Get Wrong About Violence
Police in riot gear and holding shields clash with protestors.

What We Get Wrong About Violence

From police brutality to bombing for peace, state-sanctioned violence has been normalized as a necessary tool against “true” violent acts.

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Study Hall: ‘How Do I Both Condemn Hamas and Support Israeli and Palestinian People?’
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Study Hall: ‘How Do I Both Condemn Hamas and Support Israeli and Palestinian People?’

A Study Hall discussing the Israel-Palestinian crisis and how to hold space for the civilians caught in the middle.

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