An appropriate description of President Donald Trump’s grand strategy has been widely debated. While it has been labeled anywhere from one of “reciprocity” to “illiberal hegemony,” his second term suggests a more volatile reality: “predat...
In 1984, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed a report alleging that federal judges improperly used funds to “influence pending legislation.” Specifically, the concern was that judges might have misused resources allo...
In 1895, following nearly four centuries of colonial rule, Cuba launched its third and final war of independence against the Spanish Empire. Almost immediately, the American population was theatrically captured by the plight of the Cuban people, sway...
In late June of last year, to the dissatisfaction of conservatives and liberals alike, Congress passed a $128 billion legislative package that included the Federal Transportation Act of 2012. The Act sought to “[improve] the safety of public transp...
In late June of last year, to the dissatisfaction of conservatives and liberals alike, Congress passed a $128 billion legislative package that included the Federal Transportation Act of 2012. The Act sought to “[improve] the safety of public transp...
This week is a “holiday” at the Supreme Court, meaning the Justices don’t hear any cases and won’t release any decisions. Therefore, given my brief reprieve, I’d like to take the time to address the two comments on my article from last week...
This week is a “holiday” at the Supreme Court, meaning the Justices don’t hear any cases and won’t release any decisions. Therefore, given my brief reprieve, I’d like to take the time to address the two comments on my article from last week...
What does mental illness have to do with guns? This piece examines the gun control debate in response to the Janus Forum ongoing Miniseries On Guns in America. The Series’ final installment, “Mental Health,” takes place Tuesday, April 9 at ...
What does mental illness have to do with guns? This piece examines the gun control debate in response to the Janus Forum ongoing Miniseries On Guns in America. The Series’ final installment, “Mental Health,” takes place Tuesday, April 9 at ...
There’s a saying that claims that if both sides of a debate are unhappy with you, you must be doing something right. President Obama, in that case, must be onto something with his latest budget proposal: Both Republicans and many members of his own...
There’s a saying that claims that if both sides of a debate are unhappy with you, you must be doing something right. President Obama, in that case, must be onto something with his latest budget proposal: Both Republicans and many members of his own...
by Albert Anderson For over 200 years the men of the United States Armed Forces have served in combat roles the world over. In the popular imagination, this conjures images such as G.I. Joe defeating the Cobra terrorists or Rambo shooting his way thr...
by Albert Anderson For over 200 years the men of the United States Armed Forces have served in combat roles the world over. In the popular imagination, this conjures images such as G.I. Joe defeating the Cobra terrorists or Rambo shooting his way thr...
On April 10th, President Obama will finally release his 2014 budget proposal. The budget has been delayed two months due to uncertainties regarding the fiscal cliff and sequestration, but I think it will ultimately be well worth the wait. Within this...
On April 10th, President Obama will finally release his 2014 budget proposal. The budget has been delayed two months due to uncertainties regarding the fiscal cliff and sequestration, but I think it will ultimately be well worth the wait. Within this...
Hello, readers—let’s cut to the chase. Last week, on March 26 and 27, the Supreme Court heard two cases relating to same-sex marriage: Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v. Windsor. Hollingsworth asks whether the Fourteenth Amendment’s E...
Hello, readers—let’s cut to the chase. Last week, on March 26 and 27, the Supreme Court heard two cases relating to same-sex marriage: Hollingsworth v. Perry and United States v. Windsor. Hollingsworth asks whether the Fourteenth Amendment’s E...
Despite the GOP’s established understanding of itself as a party with some serious diversity issues, Republicans are already coming out against Thomas Perez, Obama’s nominee for Labor Secretary. Considering the support Perez has garnered for his ...
Despite the GOP’s established understanding of itself as a party with some serious diversity issues, Republicans are already coming out against Thomas Perez, Obama’s nominee for Labor Secretary. Considering the support Perez has garnered for his ...
99 days. That’s how long it’s been since the Newtown massacre. We know the gruesome numbers: twenty young children and seven teachers dead at the hands of a mentally ill killer and his Bushmaster .223 assault rifle. Since that fateful day, appr...
99 days. That’s how long it’s been since the Newtown massacre. We know the gruesome numbers: twenty young children and seven teachers dead at the hands of a mentally ill killer and his Bushmaster .223 assault rifle. Since that fateful day, appr...
Bob Inglis, a former Republican congressman from South Carolina, spoke to members of the Brown community Tuesday about climate change. Inglis, while in Congress, voted against a cap and trade system to reduce carbon emissions. But he’s come to...
Bob Inglis, a former Republican congressman from South Carolina, spoke to members of the Brown community Tuesday about climate change. Inglis, while in Congress, voted against a cap and trade system to reduce carbon emissions. But he’s come to...
To much fanfare, the University recently announced the creation of a new School of Public Health. Slated to open in July, the school will help improve Brown’s health courses and combine them into a single program. Public Health will become the thir...
To much fanfare, the University recently announced the creation of a new School of Public Health. Slated to open in July, the school will help improve Brown’s health courses and combine them into a single program. Public Health will become the thir...
Yesterday was big for gun control advocates and opponents alike. Colorado governor John Hickenlooper signed into law bills that require background checks for gun owners and restrict the sale of magazines with more than 15 rounds. “If legislation li...
Yesterday was big for gun control advocates and opponents alike. Colorado governor John Hickenlooper signed into law bills that require background checks for gun owners and restrict the sale of magazines with more than 15 rounds. “If legislation li...