In 1976, a mere 50 years ago, men earned the majority of undergraduate degrees, the majority of master’s degrees, and over 75 percent of all doctoral degrees across the United States. By 1990, these numbers evened out, and men and women were earnin...
In the wake of a number of recent controversial pardons issued by President Trump, some have begun to argue that perhaps the Constitution should be amended to restrict the president’s authority. Introduced by Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), the Pardo...
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...
Every nation is built on a story. Every country has a story that helps its people understand their place in the world. For the United States, this story is the American Dream. The American Dream promotes the idea that a person’s backgroun...
Every nation is built on a story. Every country has a story that helps its people understand their place in the world. For the United States, this story is the American Dream. The American Dream promotes the idea that a person’s backgroun...
President Donald Trump has positioned himself as a champion of the working class, yet his economic policies indicate otherwise. In July of this year, Trump signed a new “Big Beautiful Bill” into law, which included a provision that eliminates tax...
President Donald Trump has positioned himself as a champion of the working class, yet his economic policies indicate otherwise. In July of this year, Trump signed a new “Big Beautiful Bill” into law, which included a provision that eliminates tax...
“They grow like a tumor, then you bathe them in chemicals,” says one girl at a science fair in an ad by the Center for Environment and Welfare (CEW). The CEW has recently launched a public education campaign to cast doubt on a food product that r...
“They grow like a tumor, then you bathe them in chemicals,” says one girl at a science fair in an ad by the Center for Environment and Welfare (CEW). The CEW has recently launched a public education campaign to cast doubt on a food product that r...
Lies can blend with the truth when they are crafted correctly, and politicians have long practiced creating such lies. Recently, unsupported claims discrediting the medical community have increased as politicians grapple for power after the Covid-19 ...
Lies can blend with the truth when they are crafted correctly, and politicians have long practiced creating such lies. Recently, unsupported claims discrediting the medical community have increased as politicians grapple for power after the Covid-19 ...
Gen Z is often hailed as the most optimistic generation yet. Gen Z will be the one to solve the complex mess of problems they inherited from their elders. Gen Z will be the one to save the planet, speak out against injustice, and change the system fo...
Gen Z is often hailed as the most optimistic generation yet. Gen Z will be the one to solve the complex mess of problems they inherited from their elders. Gen Z will be the one to save the planet, speak out against injustice, and change the system fo...
In a room at Yale Fertility Clinic, a woman lies on the table, visibly nervous but determined. This procedure is her only chance to have children, and she trusts the professionals standing around her. The physician begins, and she is immediately in p...
In a room at Yale Fertility Clinic, a woman lies on the table, visibly nervous but determined. This procedure is her only chance to have children, and she trusts the professionals standing around her. The physician begins, and she is immediately in p...
The Cold War brought the establishment of a new world order. In Europe, past empires like France and Britain experienced a decline in political power, while other countries were still embroiled in reconstruction following the World Wars. The United S...
The Cold War brought the establishment of a new world order. In Europe, past empires like France and Britain experienced a decline in political power, while other countries were still embroiled in reconstruction following the World Wars. The United S...
An archival recollection of the Chinatown that once stood in downtown Providence, this short documentary traces how a community grew, lived, and receded. This video would not have been possible without the extensive support of Yuanyuan (Angela) Feng,...
An archival recollection of the Chinatown that once stood in downtown Providence, this short documentary traces how a community grew, lived, and receded. This video would not have been possible without the extensive support of Yuanyuan (Angela) Feng,...
A flip of blonde hair. A flash of bright blue eyes. With this grounding imagery, the camera pans slowly across her body, and then an abrupt order—“Hey! Eyes up here!” The camera sharply jerks up to encounter actress Sydney Sweeney. She smiles a...
A flip of blonde hair. A flash of bright blue eyes. With this grounding imagery, the camera pans slowly across her body, and then an abrupt order—“Hey! Eyes up here!” The camera sharply jerks up to encounter actress Sydney Sweeney. She smiles a...
The 2015 film Sicario by French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve features US strikes and troop deployments to combat Latin American “narco-terrorist” drug cartels across the Southern border. After FBI agents raid a cartel safe house and discove...
The 2015 film Sicario by French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve features US strikes and troop deployments to combat Latin American “narco-terrorist” drug cartels across the Southern border. After FBI agents raid a cartel safe house and discove...
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...
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. Pooja Ezhilmaran is a senior at East Providence High School in Rhode Island. Every year, thousands of high...