President Donald Trump came to power with “Make America Great Again” as his central slogan. It is a rhetorical move that is premised on a past of greatness. America’s past, however, was not great for many groups. For Indigenous people and Black...
The BPR High School Program invites student writers to research, draft, and edit a college-level opinion article over the course of a semester. Pooja Ezhilmaran is a senior at East Providence High School in Rhode Island. Every year, thousands of high...
The BPR High School Program invites student writers to research, draft, and edit a college-level opinion article over the course of a semester. Catherine Xue is a senior at Bellaire High School. Donald Trump shot during a Pennsylvania rally. Charlie ...
Welcome back, readers! For those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your holiday was swell. Mine was marred by the sudden onset of a cold, but not even a sore throat and aching head could stop me from bringing up some important Supreme Court s...
Welcome back, readers! For those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your holiday was swell. Mine was marred by the sudden onset of a cold, but not even a sore throat and aching head could stop me from bringing up some important Supreme Court s...
It’s a little funny how climate change is an issue of belief. Most controversial issues, like evolution, are framed in terms of faith. But we wouldn’t ask someone if they believe in antibiotics or gravity. I understand how evolution could be cont...
It’s a little funny how climate change is an issue of belief. Most controversial issues, like evolution, are framed in terms of faith. But we wouldn’t ask someone if they believe in antibiotics or gravity. I understand how evolution could be cont...
In my last article, I cited some parts of a paper by Professor Koppelman. Here, I am most concerned about his claim that the “framers displayed their faith by codifying abstract ideals such as equal protection.” [italics mine] This suggestion is ...
In my last article, I cited some parts of a paper by Professor Koppelman. Here, I am most concerned about his claim that the “framers displayed their faith by codifying abstract ideals such as equal protection.” [italics mine] This suggestion is ...
According to an article published by Education Week just yesterday, Tucson Unified’s hugely popular and highly controversial Mexican-American studies program, eliminated just months ago by executive decision of newly appointed Arizona state superin...
According to an article published by Education Week just yesterday, Tucson Unified’s hugely popular and highly controversial Mexican-American studies program, eliminated just months ago by executive decision of newly appointed Arizona state superin...
A BBC survey of around 20 million people in 21 countries found high support for Obama during the run-up. As soon as President Obama’s reelection was formally announced, pictures of people around the world celebrating Obama’s victory flooded the ...
A BBC survey of around 20 million people in 21 countries found high support for Obama during the run-up. As soon as President Obama’s reelection was formally announced, pictures of people around the world celebrating Obama’s victory flooded the ...
Happy “Week after the Presidential Election,” readers! I hope you’ve been productive—Washington, D.C. sure has. The scandal regarding David H. Petraeus, former head of the C.I.A., is causing quite a stir during a period in which the lame duck...
Happy “Week after the Presidential Election,” readers! I hope you’ve been productive—Washington, D.C. sure has. The scandal regarding David H. Petraeus, former head of the C.I.A., is causing quite a stir during a period in which the lame duck...
After an election there’s often fleeting talk of compromise. One area that seems ripe for compromise is infrastructure. In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers graded U.S. infrastructure a “D”and estimated it would take $2.2 trillion o...
After an election there’s often fleeting talk of compromise. One area that seems ripe for compromise is infrastructure. In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers graded U.S. infrastructure a “D”and estimated it would take $2.2 trillion o...
In my last article, I explained that certain provisions of the Constitution that are broad in nature must not be arbitrarily narrowed as a matter of judicial restraint. Along the same lines, I found an interesting article by Professor Andrew Koppelma...
In my last article, I explained that certain provisions of the Constitution that are broad in nature must not be arbitrarily narrowed as a matter of judicial restraint. Along the same lines, I found an interesting article by Professor Andrew Koppelma...
by Zheng Yang Each economic system requires a particular political environment to function effectively. The political environment is a foundation on which the economy can grow. If that foundation is inadequate, the system will never reach full potent...
by Zheng Yang Each economic system requires a particular political environment to function effectively. The political environment is a foundation on which the economy can grow. If that foundation is inadequate, the system will never reach full potent...
In a daring move that completely ignores the results of the election that just happened last night, I’m going to talk some more about Roman History! I know that the Tiberius Gracchus article was a huge hit with my readership, so I’ve decided to w...
In a daring move that completely ignores the results of the election that just happened last night, I’m going to talk some more about Roman History! I know that the Tiberius Gracchus article was a huge hit with my readership, so I’ve decided to w...
Yes. With Election Day less than 12 hours away, I’m not going to try to change your vote through a seriously in-depth, highly-theory-based discourse on the purpose of government, the proper role of the state, and the numerous benefits of workin...
Yes. With Election Day less than 12 hours away, I’m not going to try to change your vote through a seriously in-depth, highly-theory-based discourse on the purpose of government, the proper role of the state, and the numerous benefits of workin...
I’m a political junkie, and even I’m sick of this campaign. If 2008 felt like we were watching history textbooks being written, 2012 has felt like an underground boxing match that’s gone the distance. Now we’re just waiting for the final bell...
I’m a political junkie, and even I’m sick of this campaign. If 2008 felt like we were watching history textbooks being written, 2012 has felt like an underground boxing match that’s gone the distance. Now we’re just waiting for the final bell...